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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-1763225

The Phileona Foundation

A private foundation in Minneapolis, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 62 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), 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

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,069,153

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $20,807,787
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,539,435

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $20,458,255
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,106,769

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $21,174,249
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,862,081

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $22,106,016
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,190,300

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $22,301,733
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,499,150

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $22,963,220
  • Tax year 2018

    $924,220

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $23,247,615
  • Tax year 2017

    $664,284

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $20,267,504

Grants paid in 2024

62 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mission Animal HospitalEden Prairie, MN

    General charitable

    $427,985
  2. Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $98,515
  3. Arthritis National Research FoundationIrvine, CA

    General charitable

    $50,000
  4. Temple IsraelMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $49,900
  5. Reef Renewal USALarchmont, NY

    General charitable

    $40,000
  6. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $35,000
  7. Morada Way Arts & Cultural DistrictIslamorada, FL

    General charitable

    $30,000
  8. Minneapolis Jewish FederationSt Louis Park, MN

    General charitable

    $25,000
  9. The Explorers ClubNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $25,000
  10. WNETNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $25,000
  11. Pet Haven Inc of MinnesotaBloomington, MN

    General charitable

    $20,000
  12. Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS IncNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $15,000
  13. US SpeedskatingKearns, UT

    General charitable

    $15,000
  14. Children's Theatre Company and SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $13,850
  15. Hennepin Theatre TrustMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $12,500
  16. Minnesota Public RadioSaint Paul, MN

    General charitable

    $12,500
  17. Gulfshore PlayhouseNaples, FL

    General charitable

    $12,400
  18. Theater Latte DaMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $12,330
  19. Wallin Education PartnersSaint Paul, MN

    General charitable

    $11,500
  20. Minnesota OrchestraMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $10,000
  21. Sos OutreachAvon, CO

    General charitable

    $10,000
  22. Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $9,000
  23. Breck SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $8,000
  24. Trademark TheaterSaint Paul, MN

    General charitable

    $7,343
  25. Midway Contemporary ArtMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $7,250
  26. Minneapolis College of Art & DesignMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $6,000
  27. The Public TheaterNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $6,000
  28. NRDC Action Fund IncNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $5,000
  29. Situation ProjectNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $5,000
  30. The Shelter for Abused WomenStpaul, MN

    General charitable

    $5,000
  31. US Ski & Snowboard FoundationPark City, UT

    General charitable

    $4,500
  32. RcefaPaynesville, MN

    General charitable

    $4,230
  33. Camp for All KidsChicago, IL

    General charitable

    $3,900
  34. The Brodway League FoundationNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $3,000
  35. ArtistryMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $2,500
  36. Film NorthStpaul, MN

    General charitable

    $2,500
  37. Habitat for HumanityNew Brighton, MN

    General charitable

    $2,500
  38. Head for the CureKansas City, MO

    General charitable

    $2,500
  39. Mac Phail Center for MusicMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $2,500
  40. Project SuccessMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $2,500
  41. This Old Horse IncHastings, MN

    General charitable

    $2,500
  42. Water MissionNorth Charleston, SC

    General charitable

    $2,500
  43. Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CA

    General charitable

    $2,500
  44. Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRoseville, MN

    General charitable

    $2,500
  45. AS220 Real Estate Support CorpProvidence, RI

    General charitable

    $2,000
  46. Boy and Girls ClubMinnespolis, MN

    General charitable

    $1,500
  47. Children's FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    General charitable

    $1,500
  48. ACLU MN FoundationBemidji, MN

    General charitable

    $1,000
  49. Ballet RoxJamaica Plain, MA

    General charitable

    $1,000
  50. Civic NationWashington, DC

    General charitable

    $1,000
  51. Franklin CenterGolden Valley, MN

    General charitable

    $1,000
  52. Jewish Family and Childrens Service of MPLSMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $1,000
  53. Litith FundsAustin, TX

    General charitable

    $1,000
  54. Minneapolis PoliceMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $1,000
  55. North Memorial FoundationRobbinsdale, MN

    General charitable

    $1,000
  56. Play Ball FoundationConcord, MA

    General charitable

    $1,000
  57. Sad Girls ClubBrooklyn, NY

    General charitable

    $1,000
  58. Sweet Dream MakersBoca Raton, FL

    General charitable

    $1,000
  59. The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    General charitable

    $1,000
  60. My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $700
  61. Juxtaposition Arts IncMinneapolis, MN

    General charitable

    $500
  62. The Pink AgendaNew York, NY

    General charitable

    $250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Animals4 grants $452,98549% of the total
  2. Arts and culture13 grants $151,67316% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $125,51514% of the total
  4. Medical research3 grants $52,7506% of the total
  5. Religion1 grant $49,9005% of the total
  6. Education6 grants $30,0003% of the total
  7. 8 other causes10 grants $62,1007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota33 grants $766,103
  2. New York11 grants $160,250
  3. California4 grants $55,000
  4. Florida3 grants $43,400
  5. Utah2 grants $19,500
  6. Colorado1 grant $10,000
  7. Missouri2 grants $6,400
  8. North Carolina1 grant $2,500
  9. Massachusetts2 grants $2,000
  10. Rhode Island1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • MD MillerCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • MJ MillerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • DJ MillerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • SL MillerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • T SleddDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • SD MillerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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