Betty & James Muns Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Betty & James Muns Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $670,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$670,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $400,000 the year before.
49% 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 | $300,000 | 26 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 33 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $670,000 | 47 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Betty & James Muns 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 Betty & James Muns Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 40 | $595,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Deer Run | Further nonprofit purpose | $70,000 |
| Mission Upreach | Further humanitarian purpose | $50,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Further nonprofit purpose | $40,000 |
| Abilene Christian University | Further educational purpose | $35,000 |
| Dallas Opera | Further nonprofit purpose | $30,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Further nonprofit purpose | $30,000 |
| Plano Isd Education Foundation | Further educational purpose | $20,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center of Rockwall | Further nonprofit purpose | $20,000 |
| Anidaso | Further humanitarian purpose | $15,000 |
| Come Before Winter | Further nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| Equipnet | Further nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| The Storehouse of Collin County | Further nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Plano | Further nonprofit purpose | $15,000 |
| Chamberlain Ballet | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Grace Community School | Further educational purpose | $10,000 |
| Hendricks Scholarship Foundation | Further educational purpose | $10,000 |
| Lovepacs | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Minnies Food Pantry | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Plano African American Museum | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Plano Symphony Orchestra | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Opera | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Science Mill | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greater San Antonio | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter and Support | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| In His Image International | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| The Silent | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands of Rockwall County | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Earl Young's Team | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Artsview Children's Theater | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Inn | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Church of Christ North | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Opera San Antonio | Further nonprofit purpose | $10,000 |
| Brinker Elementary PTA | Further nonprofit purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Bell Muns
- James Gregory Muns
- Katharine Muns Spencer
- Marla Muns
Questions people ask
Does Betty & James Muns Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Betty & James Muns Foundation give?
$670,000 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Betty & James Muns Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Bell Muns (Secretary), James Gregory Muns (Treasurer), Katharine Muns Spencer (President) and Marla Muns (Vice President).
What does Betty & James Muns Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and youth programs.