Mulago Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mulago Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $22.5 million in 97 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$22.5 million
- Number of grants97
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$456 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $25.3 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $25.3 million | 118 | $438 million |
| 2024 | $22.5 million | 97 | $456 million |
How to apply
Mulago 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mulago Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $7.5 million in 34 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $3.4 million |
| California | 13 | $2.3 million |
| New York | 8 | $2.1 million |
| Vermont | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Washington | 3 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $850,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $775,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $600,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Return for Kids | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Aceli Africa Inc | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Bridges to Prosperity | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Chancen International GGMBH | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Digital Green Foundation | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Intelehealth Inc | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Mafisa Community Transformation | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Panorama Global | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Project Healthy Children Inc | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| The Luminos Fund | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Zvandiri Organisations | Relief to the poor | $500,000 |
| Afef Inc | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Amandlamobi NPC | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Amani Global Works | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Associacao de Pesquisa Aplicada | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Avunja Mobile LTD | To recruit, train and support unemployed youth to earn reliable income. | $250,000 |
| Cassvita Inc | Support in field-testing technology that extends the shelf-life of cassava and minimizes post-harvest losses for 1,500 farmers. | $250,000 |
| Climatesense Private Limited (Farmers for Forests Inc) | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Conserve Global | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Cultivo Land PBC | Carry out studies to assess potential regeneration projects in the chihuahuan dessert. | $250,000 |
| Darsel | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Development Media International | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Educate Girls | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Food for Education | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Foundation for Ecological Security | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Friendship Bench Trust | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Fundacion Gaia Amazonas | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Healthy Learners | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Imagine Worldwide | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Integrate Health | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Kheyti Inc | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Last Mile Health | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Last Mile Health | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Lively Minds | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Muso Inc | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Nexleaf Analytics | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| Noora Health | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
| One Reef Worldwide | Relief to the poor | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Frances Gottfried Arnhold
- Kevin Starr
- Christa Dorrego
- John Arnhold
- Michael Seligmann
- Peter Seligmann
Questions people ask
Does Mulago Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mulago Foundation give?
$22.5 million in tax year 2024, across 97 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Mulago Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joan Frances Gottfried Arnhold (Director), Kevin Starr (Ceo), Christa Dorrego (Secretary) and John Arnhold (Chairman) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mulago Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and health.