The Mulvehill Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mulvehill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tonka Bay, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $126,000 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 11 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 3 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary S Mulvehill 4780 Manitou Road, Tonka Bay, MN 55331 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | 0000000000, contact@mulvehillfamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The foundation makes grants only to other 501(c)(3) charities and primarily, but not limited to, education related entities. Please contact the foundation prior to submitting a proposal to determine our potential interest. If an organization believes its agenda fits within the eligibility requirements of our mission, we require a 1-2 page letter describing the organization, its goals, the amount requested, and an explanation of how the organization reflects and supports the guiding principles of the foundation. The foundation's president and board will review the inquiry and will let the inquiring organization know if more information is needed prior to fulfilling the grant request. We request inquiry letters be sent to: contact@mulvehillfamilyfoundation.org with "grant process - mulvehill family foundation" in the subject line. |
What The Mulvehill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | Education services | $100,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Health services | $15,000 |
| NC Little Hospice | Health services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary S Mulvehill
- Joseph J Mulvehill
- Sean P Mulvehill
- Kelly M Mulvehill
- Patrick Mulvehill
Questions people ask
Does The Mulvehill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Mulvehill Family Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Mulvehill Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary S Mulvehill (Pres./Director), Joseph J Mulvehill (Treas./Director), Sean P Mulvehill (Sec./Director) and Kelly M Mulvehill (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Mulvehill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.