Gordon And Gayle Miller Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily through donations. Its mission centers on enhancing community welfare, with a focus on health charities, education nonprofits, and religious organizations. The foundation supports a variety of causes, including healthcare, education, and community service, reflecting a commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. While it primarily serves local entities, it also extends its support to organizations in other states, demonstrating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid sized local nonprofit (healthcare, K–12 school, church, or community foundation) with existing ties or demonstrated local impact in Marlette/Sanilac County, MI; occasional support also goes to larger national health charities.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in or serves Marlette/Sanilac County, Michigan.
- • Work aligns with health, local schools, hospital foundations, or community service.
- • Has an existing relationship or referral to a named officer of the foundation.
- • Asks for a one-time donation or project support in the $5K–$100K range.
- • Is a registered charitable organization (qualified 501(c)(3) or similar).
Geography
Most dollars are concentrated in Michigan (about 69% of the latest year), but grants reached eight states in the latest year, indicating regional focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded around 11–13 distinct recipients each year (11 in the latest year) spanning local schools, hospital foundations, churches and some national health charities; however, dollars are financially concentrated among a few top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows very low turnover (about one new recipient in the latest year and roughly 10 returning grantees across years) and the foundation indicates grants are by preselection with no formal application, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to break in without a relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
