The Sally S & Decatur H Miller Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-6855154 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$178K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
14% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends School of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Education | $35,000 |
| Aclu Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Legal aid services | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Public Media Corporation | Baltimore, MD | Education | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | In suppoort of the arts and sciences | $10,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | Baltimore, MD | Education | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Bureau | Baltimore, MD | Legal aid services | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Nutrition and food insecurity | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Protecting children from harm | $10,000 |
| The Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | In support of the arts and sciences | $10,000 |
| The Walters Art Museum | Baltimore, MD | In support of the arts and sciences | $10,000 |
| University of Baltimore School of Law | Baltimore, MD | Education | $10,000 |
| Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital | Washington, DC | Environmental preservation and conservation | $5,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | Baltimore, MD | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center | Baltimore, MD | In suppoort of the arts and sciences | $5,000 |
| Umbc Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Education | $5,000 |
| Blue Water Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Environmental preservation and conservation | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Environmental preservation and conservation | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Md | Baltimore, MD | Healthcare | $2,500 |
| Whcp Mid-Shore Community Radio | Cambridge, MD | Education | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Nutrition and food insecurity | $2,500 |
| Baltimore Center Stage | Baltimore, MD | In suppoort of the arts and sciences | $1,500 |
| Baltimore Theater Project | Baltimore, MD | In suppoort of the arts and sciences | $1,500 |
| Barcs | Baltimore, MD | Animal welfare | $1,500 |
| Everyman Theater | Baltimore, MD | In suppoort of the arts and sciences | $1,500 |
| Fells Point Creative Alliance | Baltimore, MD | In suppoort of the arts and sciences | $1,500 |
| Ladew Topiary Gardens | Monkton, MD | In support of educational, scientific, and cultural pursuits | $1,500 |
| Lake Roland Nature Council | Baltimore, MD | Environmental preservation and conservation | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $140,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $139,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102557
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6855154
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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