Dean and Carol Mueller Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dean and Carol Mueller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Avon Lake, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $225,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $275,000 | 5 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 3 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 2 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Dean Mueller 31680 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 696-1422 |
| What to submit | Submit request in letter form |
| Restrictions | Northeastern Ohio civic and cultural 501 (c) (3) organizations |
What Dean and Carol Mueller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | General operating funds for exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| Lorain County Heroes Fund | General operating funds for exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol J Mueller
- Dean T Mueller
- Jacquelyn L Mueller
- Allison J Mueller
- Eric W Mueller
Questions people ask
Does Dean and Carol Mueller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dean and Carol Mueller Family Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Dean and Carol Mueller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol J Mueller (President), Dean T Mueller (Secretary/Treasurer), Jacquelyn L Mueller (Co-Vice President) and Allison J Mueller (Co-Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dean and Carol Mueller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.