Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation Grant

The Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation Grant supports civic and cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on gardens, horticulture, and the region's history. Established in 1994, the foundation has distributed over $12 million to various organizations. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, including those named in Mrs. Miller's will or that support the study of Northwest history through literature. The foundation aims to continue the Millers' philanthropic legacy.

Focusing on the Pacific Northwest, the Foundation makes grants primarily to civic and cultural institutions that serve the general public in a variety of ways, with an emphasis on gardens and horticulture, as well as on the region’s history. The work of the Foundation is carried out by a combination of paid and volunteer Leadership.
Over the years, the Foundation has distributed more than $12 million to dozens of Grant Recipients, and the Photo Gallery highlights the work of selected recipients.

Eligibility

A grant from the Foundation can be made only to an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.One of the following three requirements must also be met:The organization is located in the State of Washington and was supported by Mr. and Mrs. Miller during their lifetimes.Organizations specifically named in Mrs. Miller's will.The grant being applied for will be used “to support the study, research, and acquisition of books and papers relating to the history of the Northwest.” In practice, “books and papers” has been interpreted by the board of the Foundation to include records created and/or maintained in various forms.

Ineligibility

Generally, the Foundation will not make multi-year grants. Rather, grants will be made for a one-year period and MAY be renewed by action of the trustees.