The Lee Thaw Charitable Trust Richard J Miller Jr Trustee
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-5558739 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$127K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$33K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General purposes | $52,500 |
| The Bass Museum | Miami Beach, FL | General purposes | $13,410 |
| Maysles Institute Inc | New York, NY | General purposes | $12,500 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | Miami, FL | General purposes | $11,000 |
| Chanticleer Foundation | Wayne, PA | General funding | $10,000 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Salburg -Easter Festival | New York, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Arts 14C | Jersey City, NJ | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Lamplighter Foundation | Albany, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Sand Lake Center for the Arts | Averill Park, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| The Hampton House | Miami, FL | General purposes | $2,500 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - Fiu | Miami, FL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Island Health Project Inc | Fishers Island, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,410 | 13 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533069349100263
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5558739
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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