Muse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Muse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Earlysville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,550 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,000. 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$11,550
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$238,901
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,200 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,200 | 30 | $236,310 |
| 2024 | $11,550 | 33 | $238,901 |
How to apply
Muse 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 Muse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 26 | $9,600 |
| New York | 3 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $250 |
| Washington | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chancelor Asa Rice Fund Eliz Martin | General purposes of donee | $1,000 |
| Roanoke Valley SPCA | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Hunters for the Hungry - Roanoke | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Center in the Square | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| West End Center for Youth | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Adult Care Center | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Charlottesville | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Operation Smile | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Southwest Va Wildlife Center - Roanoke | General purposes of donee | $350 |
| Child Health Investment Partnership | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Ronald McDonald House SW Va | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Apple Ridge Farm | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Camp Greenbrier Scholarship Fund | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Mill Mountain Theatre | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Goodwill Industries of the Valleys | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Living With Wolves | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| The Spikenard Farm Inc | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Pathfinders for Greenways | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| Southwest Va Wildlife Center - Roanaoke | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General purposes of donee | $250 |
| United Way - Roanoke | General purposes of donee | $200 |
| League for Animal Protection | General purposes of donee | $200 |
| World Vision | General purposes of donee | $200 |
| Roanoke Women's Foundation | General purposes of donee | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth S Muse
Questions people ask
Does Muse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Muse Family Foundation give?
$11,550 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Muse Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth S Muse (President).
What does Muse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and health.