Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$325,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2025 was up from $283,000 the year before.
95% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,000 | 18 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $283,000 | 16 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $325,000 | 21 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Boyd and Evelyn Mullen 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 Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $325,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of the Texas Hill Country | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Women's Home | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Prevent Blindness | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Bo's Place | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Magnificat Houses Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Spring Branch Community Health Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Books Between Kids Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Beacon of Downtown Houston | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Wesley Community Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs of Texas | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| St Dominic Village | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cancare of Houston | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Children at Risk | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Gyeszly
- Barton Bentley
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation give?
$325,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amanda Gyeszly (Co-Trustee), Barton Bentley (Co-Trustee) and Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee).
What does Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and youth programs.