Helen Mull Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen Mull Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $383,411 and the largest $383,411. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$383,411
- Largest grant$383,411
- Assets$43.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.5 million | 5 | $35.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 5 | $39.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 5 | $43.9 million |
How to apply
Helen Mull 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 Helen Mull Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $1.9 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society for Seattle-King County | Unrestricted general | $383,411 |
| Humane Society of Tacoma | Unrestricted general | $383,411 |
| Point Defiance Zoological Society | Unrestricted general | $383,411 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | Unrestricted general | $383,411 |
| Progressive Animal Welfare Society | Unrestricted general | $383,411 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Helen Mull Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen Mull Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $383,411.
Who runs Helen Mull Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Trustee).
What does Helen Mull Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.