Private foundation · EIN 25-6796673 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John L Mulvaney 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: 7 grants paid, $385K total, median $40K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$385K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mother Theresa House Attn Karen BusseyLansing, MIGeneral purposes$125K
Bridge of Hope NationalExton, PAGeneral purposes$100K
Benzie Senior ResourcesHonor, MIGeneral$50K
Grand Traverse Regional Community FoundationTraverse City, MIGeneral purpose$40K
Benzie Area Christian NeighborsBenzonnia, MIGeneral purposes$25K
Providence Animal CenterMedia, PAGeneral$25K
Orange County Community FoundationIrvine, CAGeneral$20K

By state: Michigan 4 · Pennsylvania 2 · California 1

About this foundation

John L Mulvaney Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Brown Brothers Harriman Trust Co, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 John L Mulvaney 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 John L Mulvaney Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $385K across 7 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does John L Mulvaney Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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