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MISSION
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, an independent private
foundation, was established in 2002 to enhance the quality of life
of Oregonians through support of the Arts and Education.
AREAS
OF
INTEREST
The Foundation is interested in making single or multi-year grants for projects that advance the arts or education, including libraries
and museums, in Oregon.
Our primary interests are: ART
EDUCATION
The Foundation favors organizations whose basic mission is in arts
or education, not projects that are related to arts or education
from organizations whose primary mission is in other fields.
In both the arts and education areas the Foundation will make
responsive grants and, from time to time, issue requests for
proposals and develop initiatives deemed relevant and needed. 
BOARD
AND
STAFF Charles S. Rooks Staff:
Martha S. Richards, Executive Director
James F. “Jimmy” Miller was born in a small community outside of
Portland, Oregon in 1905.
Mr. Miller began his career as an errand runner at Blyth
and Co. (predecessor to UBS Financial Services) at age 14. Without
much formal education, he rose to become the president of Blyth &
Co. in New York in the early 1960s.
Mr. Miller lived and prospered in
New York with his wife of nearly 68 years, Marion.
He returned to Portland in 1998 where he continued to invest
in the markets and advise others until his passing in 2004.
Mr. Miller was passionate about learning and researched languages,
history, mythology, literature, ballet, music, the arts, and other
cultures. Throughout their lives, he and his wife Marion gave
generously to many cultural and educational institutions in both
Oregon and New York. It
was his hope that his legacy would serve as an example of what is
possible given commitment, hard work, and the gift of time.
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation is committed to
fulfilling Mr. Miller’s legacy by supporting the arts and education
throughout the state of Oregon.
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