Private foundation · EIN 20-8026913 · Sierra Madre, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Muhs Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $185K total, median $2,000. 96% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$185K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of St RitaSierra Madre, CAContribution$55K
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterSierra Madre, CAContribution$30K
John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CAContribution$25K
Archdiocese of LA - Called to RenewLos Angeles, CAContribution$20K
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for HumanityMonrovia, CAContribution$10K
Boy Scouts of America GlaacLos Angeles, CAContribution$7,500
Archdiocese of LA - Together in MissionLos Angeles, CAContribution$5,000
Calvary Presbyterian ChurchSouth Pasadena, CAContribution$5,000
St Johns SeminaryCamarillo, CAContribution$2,500
Dolores Mission ChurchLos Angeles, CAContribution$2,000
Flintridge Sacred Heart AcademyLA Canada Flintridge, CAContribution$2,000
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAContribution$2,000
Sierra Madre Community FoundationSierra Madre, CAContribution$2,000
Sierra Madre Search and Rescue TeamSierra Madre, CAContribution$2,000
826laLos Angeles, CAContribution$1,500
Ag Bell AssociationWashington, DCContribution$1,500
Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CAContribution$1,500
Cal Poly FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CAContribution$1,500
Foothill Unity CenterMonrovia, CAContribution$1,500
Friends in DeedPasadena, CAContribution$1,500
One Child at a Time Scholarship FundNewhall, CAContribution$1,500
CompassionowSan Dimas, CAContribution$1,000
Mount Wilson ObservatoryPasadena, CAContribution$1,000
NAMI GlendaleGlendale, CAContribution$1,000
Sierra Madre Rose Float AssnSierra Madre, CAContribution$1,000

By state: California 24 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Muhs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sierra Madre, California, administered in care of David C Muhs, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Muhs Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Muhs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $185K across 25 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Muhs Family Foundation give?

California (24 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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