Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Located in South Carolina

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Requirements

Overview

The Joseph J. Miller Foundation Grant supports diverse charitable initiatives for both Jewish and non-Jewish organizations in South Carolina. Established in 1973, this grant prioritizes local groups, especially those in Elloree, and focuses on areas including arts, education, health, and human services. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt, with equal funding allocated to Jewish and non-Jewish entities. This commitment reflects a strong dedication to community development and support.

To support a variety of charitable causes through grants to Jewish and non-Jewish organizations primarily located in South Carolina.
The Joseph J. Miller Foundation was established by Mr. Joseph J. Miller in 1973 under a trust agreement. Mr. Miller, a resident of Elloree, South Carolina, created the trust to support organizations duly authorized to carry on charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities.

Eligibility

Requirements

Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 50% of available funds are granted to Jewish organizations and the remaining 50% of available funds are granted to non-Jewish organizations.

What J J Miller Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
24
Total given
$46K
Median grant
$1,900
Range
$750–$3,500
  • By dollars: South Carolina 80%, Georgia 4%, Connecticut 4%. Top recipient cities: Elloree, SC; Charleston, SC; Orangeburg, SC.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Elloree Heritage Museums Cultural Cetr I · Elloree, SC

    General operating

    $3,500

  • Town of Elloree · Elloree, SC

    General operating

    $3,000

  • Citadel Military College of South Caroli · Greenville, SC

    General operating

    $2,060

  • Joint Base Charleston · Goose Creek, SC

    General operating

    $2,003

  • Emanu El Synagogue · Charleston, SC

    General operating

    $2,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Jewish
  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services

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