McMullen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McMullen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $225,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$41.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $915,833 the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $915,833 | 35 | $40.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 36 | $41.7 million |
How to apply
McMullen Family 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 McMullen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 28 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $266,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University Foundation | Support their activities | $225,000 |
| The Montclair Kimberley Academy | Support activities | $200,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | Support their activities | $200,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | Support their activities | $125,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation Inc | Support their activities | $120,000 |
| Montclair Art Museum | Support their activities | $90,000 |
| Seton Hall Preparatory School | Support their activities | $80,000 |
| The Montclair Foundation for Vank Vleck House & Ga | Support their activities | $52,000 |
| Monmouth University | Creation of professor of economic position | $50,000 |
| The Salavation Army Montclair Citadel | Support their activities | $50,000 |
| Montclair High School Alumni Assocc | Alumni association scholarship program | $45,000 |
| St Benedicts Preparatory School | Support their activities | $40,500 |
| Smith Center for Infectious Diseases & Urban Healt | Support their activities | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Montclair | Support their activities | $33,333 |
| The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning | Support their activities | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark | Support their activities | $25,000 |
| The Cradle Foundation | Support their activities | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Abbey (Delbarton) | Support their activities | $10,000 |
| Peter Westbrook Foundation | Support their activities | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex Hudson & Union | Support their activities | $10,000 |
| The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children | Support their activities | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Support their activities | $10,000 |
| New York University | Support their activities | $10,000 |
| Oasis A Haven for Women | Support their activities | $7,500 |
| Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges | Support their activities | $7,500 |
| Lacordaire Academy | Support their activities | $6,000 |
| Main St Counseling Center | Support their activities | $5,000 |
| Montclair History Center | Support their activities | $5,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | Support their activities | $5,000 |
| Toni's Kitchen St Luke's Church | Support their activities | $5,000 |
| K9s FOR WARRIORS | Support their activities | $5,000 |
| Friends of Glen Gray Inc | Support their activities | $5,000 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry | Support their activities | $5,000 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison | Support their activities | $1,000 |
| Montclair Public Library Foundation | Support their activities | $1,000 |
| The Valerie Fund | Support their activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine McMullen
- Peter McMullen
- John J McMullen Jr
- Jacqueline McMullen
- James Blake
- Ilia scriven leased employee
- Linda drasheff leased employee
- bridget blake
- elise mcmullen-bitter
- Peter McMullen Jr
- Timothy Blake
- Patrick Gilmartin
Questions people ask
Does McMullen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McMullen Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs McMullen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine McMullen (Treasurer), Peter McMullen (President), John J McMullen Jr (VICE PRESident) and Jacqueline McMullen (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does McMullen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.