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The Muhs Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sierra Madre, California · EIN 208026913

The Muhs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sierra Madre, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $184,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $167,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$181,50026$3.4 million
2023$167,00026$3.9 million
2024$184,50025$4.2 million

How to apply

The Muhs 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Muhs Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California24$183,000
District of Columbia1$1,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 25 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of St Rita
Sierra Madre, CA
Contribution$55,000
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
Sierra Madre, CA
Contribution$30,000
John Tracy Center
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$25,000
Archdiocese of la - Called to Renew
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$20,000
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity
Monrovia, CA
Contribution$10,000
Boy Scouts of America Glaac
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$7,500
Archdiocese of la - Together in Mission
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$5,000
Calvary Presbyterian Church
South Pasadena, CA
Contribution$5,000
St Johns Seminary
Camarillo, CA
Contribution$2,500
Dolores Mission Church
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$2,000
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
La Canada Flintridge, CA
Contribution$2,000
Homeboy Industries
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$2,000
Sierra Madre Community Foundation
Sierra Madre, CA
Contribution$2,000
Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team
Sierra Madre, CA
Contribution$2,000
826LA
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$1,500
Ag Bell Association
Washington, DC
Contribution$1,500
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Contribution$1,500
Cal Poly Foundation
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contribution$1,500
Foothill Unity Center
Monrovia, CA
Contribution$1,500
Friends in Deed
Pasadena, CA
Contribution$1,500
One Child at A Time Scholarship Fund
Newhall, CA
Contribution$1,500
Compassionow
San Dimas, CA
Contribution$1,000
Mount Wilson Observatory
Pasadena, CA
Contribution$1,000
NAMI Glendale
Glendale, CA
Contribution$1,000
Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn
Sierra Madre, CA
Contribution$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Muhs Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Muhs Family Foundation give?

$184,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs The Muhs Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David C Muhs (President) and Jill A Muhs (Secretary).

What does The Muhs Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.

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