The Ted Muhs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ted Muhs Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $223,060 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$223,060
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $145,810 the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,310 | 23 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $145,810 | 22 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $223,060 | 22 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The Ted Muhs 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 The Ted Muhs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $166,110 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,250 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | the Football Student Athletic Endowment fund | $150,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation | St. Rose Dominican Hospital at 3001 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson, NV | $5,000 |
| Rampant Lion Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Glaucoma Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Henderson Community Foundation | to support Henderson Libraries | $1,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| WWP Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense & Education F | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | For the Phillips Academy Andover | $200 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $10 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred H Muhs
Questions people ask
Does The Ted Muhs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ted Muhs Foundation give?
$223,060 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ted Muhs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred H Muhs (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Ted Muhs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.