Muller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Muller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Placentia, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $670,000 in 122 grants; the typical grant was $2,875 and the largest $135,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$670,000
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$2,875
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $670,000 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $910,000 | 133 | $16.6 million |
| 2023 | $670,000 | 124 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $670,000 | 122 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
Muller Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Muller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California. It also paid $3,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 101 | $587,040 |
| Oregon | 6 | $23,460 |
| New York | 5 | $20,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $11,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $135,000 |
| Capo Boys Basketball Club | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $27,000 |
| Kusewera | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $24,500 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists-Los Angeles Chapter | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $20,000 |
| Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Fund | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $20,000 |
| Hoover Institution-Stanford University | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $15,000 |
| University of Southern California | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $15,000 |
| Berkeley College of Chemistry | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $12,000 |
| The Basic Fund | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $12,000 |
| Mountainstar Family Relief Nursery | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $11,960 |
| Monarch High School Music Boosters | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $11,000 |
| All May See Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $10,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $10,000 |
| Servite High School | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $10,000 |
| The Resurrection School Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $10,000 |
| St Raphael Catholic School | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $8,000 |
| Waldorf School of Orange County | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $8,000 |
| St Anastasia School | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $6,500 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $6,000 |
| Marin General Hospital Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $6,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $6,000 |
| Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $6,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museum | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Loyola High School of Los Angeles Scholarship Fund | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Providence Health & Services Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Rad Camp Inc | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Safe at Home | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| St Justin Martyr School | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| The Living Desert | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $5,000 |
| Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $4,119 |
| Riseup Malawi Inc | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $4,064 |
| Bay Area Ridge Trail Council | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $4,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $4,000 |
| Cartoon Art Museum of California | Funds are donated without restriction on usage | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Brandt
- Timothy Muller
- Sheila Muller
- Melissa Muller
- Mark Muller
- Carolyn Goldstein
- Eric Muller
- Matt Muller
- Tim W Muller
- Mike Mangold
Questions people ask
Does Muller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Muller Family Foundation give?
$670,000 in tax year 2024, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $2,875.
Who runs Muller Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Brandt (Director), Timothy Muller (Director), Sheila Muller (Director) and Melissa Muller (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Muller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.