John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$67,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 21 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $67,000 | 23 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable 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 John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $60,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Scholarship Fund | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Exempt purpose of organization | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana | Exempt purpose of organization | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,500 |
| Easterseals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,500 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Semper Fi and America's Fund | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| The Magic Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Notre Dame Parish | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| The Hundred Club of Dupage County | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Alsac - St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Misericordia | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Pillars Community Health | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| The Children's Heart Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association of Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Mullins
- Jeanne P Gannon
- Judy M Lucas
- Michael J Mullins
- Edward J Mullins
- Marianne Vivirito
- James H Mullins
- Thomas J Mullins
- Jacqueline J Stent
- Kathryn E Burke
- Shannon T Smith
Questions people ask
Does John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable Foundation give?
$67,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Mullins (President & Director), Jeanne P Gannon (Treasurer & Director), Judy M Lucas (Secretary & Director) and Michael J Mullins (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.