Fred R Muhs Family Foundation
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Piedmont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $922K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $54K.
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred R Muhs Family Foundation gave $103K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,000
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,167
- +85.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $921,675
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fred R Muhs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manna Food Bank ($30K). Together the top 6 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred R Muhs Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manna Food Bank Asheville, NC | General | $30,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | General | $30,000 |
| River Arts District Artists Asheville, NC | General | $20,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Asheville, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Eblen Charities Beaufort, SC | General | $10,000 |
| Brevard Music Center Brevard, NC | General | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $921,675 | $57,287 | $106,592 | $103,000 | 6 | $103,000 | $53,695 | $77,261 |
| 2023 | $970,980 | $57,881 | $84,964 | $83,500 | 9 | $83,500 | $56,417 | $78,230 |
| 2022 | $998,063 | $37,973 | $83,477 | $81,500 | 8 | $81,500 | $35,996 | $82,665 |
| 2021 | $1,043,567 | $24,868 | $77,832 | $76,500 | 8 | $76,500 | $26,287 | $82,322 |
| 2020 | $1,096,531 | $25,691 | $46,743 | $45,500 | 8 | — | $24,448 | $76,343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred R Muhs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation is led by Peter Muhs, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Muhs
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn B. Muhs
Secretary
Officer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra S. Muhs
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel G. Muhs
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Howard W. Harris (2020–2022) — Officer
- Former: Mabel M. Harris (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fred R Muhs Family Foundation
How much does Fred R Muhs Family Foundation give each year?
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation gave $103K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 9 grants.
What is Fred R Muhs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred R Muhs Family Foundation give grants?
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (4 grants).
Does Fred R Muhs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fred R Muhs Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred R Muhs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Manna Food Bank ($30,000), Beloved Asheville ($30,000) and River Arts District Artists ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred R Muhs Family Foundation?
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation reported $922K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fred R Muhs Family Foundation's EIN?
Fred R Muhs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6061866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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