The Muse Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Muse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$50.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 29 | $46.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 24 | $50.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Angela Johnson 3131 Turtle Creek Blvdsuite 1020, Dallas, TX 75219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 740-7236 |
| What to submit | Letter directed to the muse family foundation: john muse |
What The Muse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $750,000 |
| Texas | 16 | $735,043 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Falcon stadium renovation | $500,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Muse family ncls spkr fd | $250,000 |
| Year-Up | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Commit Partnership | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Mill City Community Association | General operating support | $79,301 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture & Art | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Empowering the Masses | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Giving | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy CDC | General operating support | $43,700 |
| Business Executives for National Security | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Forest Forward | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Primos Dallas | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Restorative Farms | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St Phillips School & Community | General operating support | $16,142 |
| Abington Health Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Delighted to Doula | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center | General operating support | $9,900 |
| Center for Strategic & International Studies | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Southfair CDC | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Epiphany Community Development Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The University of Texas | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Muse
- Lyn R Muse
- Michael J Muse
- John Tyler Muse
- Whitney Muse McKnight
- Morgan Muse
- Elizabeth Muse
- Mallory Muse
Questions people ask
Does The Muse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Muse Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Muse Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John R Muse (Director/Pres/Treas), Lyn R Muse (Director/Exec VP & Secretary), Michael J Muse (Director) and John Tyler Muse (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Muse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.