The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $12.5 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $650,000 and the largest $6.0 million. 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$12.5 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$650,000
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
30% 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 | $2.3 million | 14 | $74.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 15 | $80.3 million |
| 2025 | $12.5 million | 10 | $113 million |
How to apply
The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia 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 The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $7.2 million |
| New York | 1 | $3.0 million |
| California | 3 | $1.8 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Transdisciplinary Pain Medicine & The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation Endowed Chair for Orthopaedic Spine Care in Honor of Theodore Wagner, M.D. | $6.0 million |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | Year 2 of 4 Year Commitment for Sexual and Gender Based Violence Programs | $3.0 million |
| Technology Access Foundation | Year 3 of 3 Year Commitment | $1.0 million |
| Village Enterprise Fund Inc | Year 3 of 3 Year Commitment | $1.0 million |
| Stanford University aka Board of Trustees Leland Stanford Junior University | Year 1 of 3 Year Commitment, GSB Class of 1980 45th Reunion Gifts | $800,000 |
| Our Wave Inc | Year 2 of 2 Year Commitment | $500,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Endowment | $100,000 |
| YWCA Seattle - King County - Snohomish County | In honor of Akila Somasegar | $50,000 |
| Bighorn Golf Club Charities Inc | General Support - Bighorn Cares | $25,000 |
| Friends School of Baltimore Inc | Donald Hurst Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Ellen Muglia
- Robert L Muglia
- Robert A Larson
Questions people ask
Does The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation give?
$12.5 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $650,000.
Who runs The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Ellen Muglia (Co-Trustee, Co-Pres and Co-CEO), Robert L Muglia (Co-Trustee, Co-Pres and Co-CEO) and Robert A Larson (Coo/Cfo).
What does The Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.