Private foundation · EIN 83-3492865 · Omaha, Nebraska · Human services

Donald and Waunetta Mullen 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: 3 grants paid, $40K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$40K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lebanon Volunteer Fire DepartmentLebanon, NEGeneral purpose$25K
Red Cloud Volunteer Fire DepartmentRed Cloud, NEGeneral purpose$10K
The Webster County Hospital FoundationRed Cloud, NEGeneral purpose$5,000

About this foundation

Donald and Waunetta Mullen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Andrew Sigerson, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Donald and Waunetta Mullen 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 Donald and Waunetta Mullen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $40K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Donald and Waunetta Mullen Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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