The Miles Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-2739180 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$85,000
Total assets$67.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $55,000 and $250,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas Community Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | The miles foundation community funds | $1,113,750 |
| Donors Trust | Alexandria, VA | The miles foundation fund | $600,000 |
| Vela Education Fund | Glencoe, IL | Expand vela micro-grants across texas | $250,000 |
| Families Empowered | Houston, TX | General operations | $150,000 |
| Basis Texas Charter Schools Inc | San Antonio, TX | Fort worth expansion | $100,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy | Addison, TX | Innovative learning initiative | $85,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc | Washington, DC | General operations | $75,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | Dallas, TX | Philanthropy advocates | $55,000 |
| Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | School of medicine | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,478,750 | 10 |
| 2023 | $2,275,654 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522889349100522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2739180
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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