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Form 990-PFTax year 2023EIN 20-1258584

Miller Oil Foundation

A private foundation in Chesapeake, VA. Its return for tax year 2023 lists 19 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2023 (period ending Dec 31, 2023), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,171,700

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2022

    $52,025

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $1,203,543

  • Tax year 2021

    $74,460

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $1,314,697

  • Tax year 2020

    $102,530

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $1,085,688

Grants paid in 2023

19 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Wild Cherry FundIndianapolis, IN

    A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)

    $224,000
  2. Michael James and Maryann Elsasser Miller FundNorfolk, VA

    Sponsored by hampton roads community foundation; to aid in grants for local charities

    $224,000
  3. The Jeff Miller FundIndianapolis, IN

    A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)

    $112,000
  4. The Joanna Miller-Miller FundIndianapolis, IN

    A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)

    $112,000
  5. Acm FundIndianapolis, IN

    A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)

    $112,000
  6. Acm CF Donor FundIndianapolis, IN

    A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)

    $112,000
  7. Matt Miller FundIndianapolis, IN

    A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)

    $112,000
  8. Sheffield FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)

    $112,000
  9. Horizons Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

    To help children of poverty improve their education and break the cycle of poverty.

    $7,500
  10. Western Tidewater Free ClinicSuffolk, VA

    To aid in provididing and sustaining resources for free and charitable clinics to help increase their capacity to serve those with unmet healthcare needs.

    $7,500
  11. Families of Autism Coming Together (fact)Virginia Beach, VA

    To aid in providing improved quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. Contributions allow fact to provide recreational programs designed to enhance the socialization and communication skills of individuals with autism.

    $6,000
  12. NeighborhoodChesapeake, VA

    Assist in providing a pathway to financial stability through an integrated community of training and support.

    $6,000
  13. Lee's Friends Helping People Live with CancerNorfolk, VA

    To aid in offering person-to-person help and needed emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families who are facing the crisis of diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

    $5,000
  14. The Eliza Hope FoundationVirginia BCH, VA

    To aid in creating and sustaining a center that meets every need of a child diagnosed with autism and other related disorders.

    $5,000
  15. Together We Can FoundationNorfolk, VA

    To aid in provding programming to improve outcomes for at-risk youth in transition to independent adult life and the workforce in hampton roads and southeastern virginia. Programs assist in ensuring that they are better prepared, more connected, and have a greater sense of optimism about their future.

    $5,000
  16. St Mary's Home for Disabled ChildrenNorfolk, VA

    To aid in providing a location for quality, personalized care for children and adults with complex medical and behavioral needs so they can achieve their fullest potential.

    $2,800
  17. Legal Aid Society of Eastern VirginiaNorfolk, VA

    To assist in promoting the equal application of justice and remove impediments to fairness for the low-income and vulnerable families of eastern virginia.

    $2,500
  18. Help and Emergency Response Inc (her Shelter)Portsmouth, VA

    To aid in providing safe and welcoming spaces for women and children fleeing situations of domestic or sexual violence, homelessness, or human trafficking.

    $2,400
  19. Ability Center of VirginiaVirginia Beach, VA

    To assist in providing superior programs and services to support the needs of individuals with different abilities throughout hampton roads. The programs provide a wide range of activities that encourage community inclusion, personal independence, healthy life choices, and social skill development.

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services2 grants $10,00028% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $9,50027% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $7,50021% of the total
  4. Jobs and employment1 grant $6,00017% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $2,5007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana7 grants $896,000
  2. Virginia12 grants $275,700

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jeffrey G MillerPRESIDENT & CHAIRMEN Hours 5Pay $0
  • Wanda SheffieldVP & COMMUNITY DEV Hours 5Pay $0
  • Matt MillerTREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
  • Cazandra FergusonSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0

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