Mueller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mueller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $125,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $127,000 | 17 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 16 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 16 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Mueller 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 Mueller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 15 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Cise Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dragonfly Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Mount Notre Dame High School | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Cancer Family Care Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| A Child's Hope International | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera Association | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Mason Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Company | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Ann Ball
- John W Mueller
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Mueller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mueller Family Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Mueller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen Ann Ball (Co-Trustee), John W Mueller (Co-Trustee) and Bank of America N A (Trustee).
What does Mueller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.