Vivian Milhon Foundation B
Vivian Milhon Foundation B is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $964K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $29K.
Vivian Milhon Foundation B at a glance
In short: Vivian Milhon Foundation B gave $50K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,284
- +16.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,571
- +16.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,571
- Total assets
- $964,186
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (75% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Vivian Milhon Foundation B funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Shriners Hospital for Children ($13K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vivian Milhon Foundation B gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $50K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General Welfare | $12,571 |
| Univ of or Medical School Scholorsh Portland, OR | Educational | $12,571 |
| Univ of or Medical School Research Portland, OR | Educational | $12,571 |
| Willamette Univ Law School Operatin Slaem, OR | Educational | $12,571 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $964,186 | $58,493 | $81,742 | $50,284 | 4 | $52,801 | $29,200 | $53,201 |
| 2025 | $987,435 | $54,243 | $74,974 | $43,168 | 4 | $45,596 | $21,681 | $53,834 |
| 2024 | $1,008,166 | $14,396 | $72,344 | $42,484 | 4 | $44,874 | — | $51,260 |
| 2023 | $1,066,114 | $74,394 | $77,968 | $49,652 | 4 | $51,927 | $39,117 | $49,880 |
| 2022 | $1,069,689 | $64,911 | $90,279 | $48,016 | 4 | $50,717 | $16,216 | $55,148 |
| 2021 | $1,095,058 | $661,462 | $67,948 | $42,720 | 4 | — | $631,801 | $46,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vivian Milhon Foundation B reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vivian Milhon Foundation B is led by Roscoe C. Nelson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Roscoe C. Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $17K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $17K, to Roscoe C Nelson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Vivian Milhon Foundation B
How much does Vivian Milhon Foundation B give each year?
Vivian Milhon Foundation B gave $50K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $43K across 4 grants.
What is Vivian Milhon Foundation B's typical grant size?
Vivian Milhon Foundation B's median grant in 2026 was $12,571, and its average grant was $12,571, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vivian Milhon Foundation B give grants?
Vivian Milhon Foundation B gives mostly in Oregon: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Vivian Milhon Foundation B give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Vivian Milhon Foundation B's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
How large is Vivian Milhon Foundation B?
Vivian Milhon Foundation B reported $964K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Vivian Milhon Foundation B's EIN?
Vivian Milhon Foundation B's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0714318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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