Virts Miller Foundation
The Virts Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in Leesburg, Virginia. It supports education, culture and historic preservation, health, and opportunity development, with its stated focus on strengthening communities and enhancing Loudoun County.
Virts Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: Virts Miller Foundation gave $312K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $311,580
- +57.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,772
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,715,362
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Virts Miller Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Sharon Virts as the contact, states that there is no specific form and no deadline, and says grants should be for the enhancement of Loudoun County. The foundation’s 2025 competitive program used a two-phased process and requested Letters of Interest.
- Contact
Application contact: Sharon Virts
Mailing address: 16045 Frost Leaf Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (703) 819-4770
Email: sharon.virts@selmafarm.net
Website: https://virtsmillerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Virts Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shenandoah University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 58 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing says grants should enhance Loudoun County. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Virts Miller Foundation gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $376K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Middleburg Film Festival Middleburg, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| A Farm Less Ordinary Purcellville, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cameron Parish Ashburn, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Faquier Counties Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mobile Hope Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shade Great Falls, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tol Ministries Purcellville, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association Marshall, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Family One Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,715,362 | $14,177 | $338,541 | $311,580 | 15 | $311,580 | $12,883 | $143,477 |
| 2024 | $2,950,030 | $1,184,577 | $242,890 | $197,862 | 10 | $197,862 | $669,671 | $111,711 |
| 2023 | $2,107,471 | $109,599 | $272,909 | $242,980 | 10 | $242,980 | $1,729 | $104,885 |
| 2022 | $2,275,294 | $98,466 | $140,461 | $135,000 | 15 | $135,000 | $10,566 | $113,589 |
| 2021 | $2,361,075 | $427,158 | $415,872 | $375,976 | 8 | $375,976 | $69,918 | $113,465 |
| 2020 | $2,118,171 | $519,257 | $133,599 | $46,500 | 3 | — | $890 | $95,071 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virts Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation identifies four focus areas: Education; Culture & Historic Preservation; Health; and Opportunity Development. Its website says these areas are intended to support thriving communities, particularly in economically depressed and rural communities.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Shenandoah University describes its work as educating and inspiring learners and ethical, compassionate citizens. Middleburg Film Festival says it promotes filmmaking and uses film to engage audiences across backgrounds and perspectives. A Farm Less Ordinary says it provides employment and community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Loudoun Education Foundation says it invests community resources in educational projects in Loudoun County Public Schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $311,580. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported award was $200,000 to Shenandoah University. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Middleburg Film Festival and $10,000 each to A Farm Less Ordinary, Cameron Parish, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Mobile Hope, SHADE, TOL Ministries, and Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association.
The foundation announced a 2025 competitive grant program in addition to its directed grant program, inviting local nonprofits to submit Letters of Interest. That 2025 cycle is past. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Sharon Virts as executive director and Scott Miller as director.
Virts Miller Foundation is led by Sharon Virts, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Virts
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Virts Miller Foundation
How much does Virts Miller Foundation give each year?
Virts Miller Foundation gave $312K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $198K across 10 grants.
What is Virts Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
Virts Miller Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,772, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virts Miller Foundation give grants?
Virts Miller Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, VA (4 grants), Purcellville, VA (3 grants), Winchester, VA (2 grants) and Ashburn, VA (2 grants).
Does Virts Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Virts Miller Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Virts Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
Virts Miller Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shenandoah University ($200,000), Middleburg Film Festival ($25,000) and A Farm Less Ordinary ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virts Miller Foundation?
Virts Miller Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $312K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Virts Miller Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies four focus areas: Education; Culture & Historic Preservation; Health; and Opportunity Development. Its website says these areas are intended to support thriving communities, particularly in economically depressed and rural communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virts Miller Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Sharon Virts as the contact, states that there is no specific form and no deadline, and says grants should be for the enhancement of Loudoun County. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Virts Miller Foundation's EIN?
Virts Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5501564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Virts Miller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/virts-miller-foundation-morg_9d543a66cecf45a788cb37dfeb30b571
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