Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Oregon | $223k $237k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $35k $37k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $35k $37k |
President Board President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Oregon | $35k $37k |
Chairman of the Board Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $9k $9k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$11.9M
Itemized grants
237
Median grant
$24k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| OREGON SYMPHONY | PORTLAND, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA | $1.2M |
| CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | FIVE YEAR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY PROGRAM THROUGH MILLER EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE | $875k |
| CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | FIVE YEAR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY PROGRAM THROUGH MILLER EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE | $875k |
| PORTLAND ART MUSEUM | PORTLAND, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART MUSEUM | $800k |
| PORTLAND OPERA | PORTLAND, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR OPERA COMPANY | $400k |
| OREGON BALLET THEATRE | PORTLAND, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY AND SCHOOL | $300k |
| FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE SUPPORTING LEARNING AND ADVOCACY FOR EDUCATION SYSTEMS CHANGE | $200k |
| KIDS UNLIMITED OF OREGON | MEDFORD, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING GRANT FOR IN-SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN OREGON | $150k |
| REAP | PORTLAND, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR YEAR-ROUND MULTICULTURAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $150k |
| DE LA SALLE NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL SERVING UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS AND STUDENTS OF COLOR | $150k |
| BRITT MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL | MEDFORD, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS VENUE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN SOUTHERN OREGON | $130k |
| OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI) | PORTLAND, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR STATEWIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $125k |
| PROJECT YOUTH | GRANTS PASS, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN OREGON | $125k |
| LITERARY ARTS INC | PORTLAND, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR LITERARY ARTS ORGANIZATION | $125k |
| OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | PARTNERSHIP; THREE YEAR COLLABORATIVE GRANT FOR STATEWIDE NETWORK INFLUENCING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS | $100k |
| LATINO NETWORK | PORTLAND, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR LATINO ARTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $100k |
| STAND FOR CHILDREN | PORTLAND, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SYSTEM-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL REFORMS IN OREGON | $100k |
| NORTHWEST CHILDREN'S THEATER AND SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAM | $100k |
| SMART READING | PORTLAND, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR STATEWIDE READING PROGRAM | $100k |
| OREGON CHILDREN'S THEATRE | PORTLAND, OR | ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S THEATRE ORGANIZATION | $90k |
| ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE | PORTLAND, OR | ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRE COMPANY | $90k |
| THE JOHN G SHEDD INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS | EUGENE, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ARTS EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE CENTER | $90k |
| EUGENE BALLET COMPANY | EUGENE, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY AND BALLET SCHOOL | $88k |
| EUGENE SYMPHONY | EUGENE, OR | TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA | $83k |
| BROADWAY ROSE THEATRE | TIGARD, OR | THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY | $80k |
Down 2%
from 2023
From $226k in 2023 to $223k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 158%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION received $222,574 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oregon, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oregon, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION reported $37.5M in total revenue and $15.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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