Helen Mull Foundation
Helen Mull Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $32.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Helen Mull Foundation at a glance
In short: Helen Mull Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $383K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,917,055
- +13.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $383,411
- +13.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $383,411
- Total assets
- $32,277,359
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Helen Mull Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Humane Society for Seattle-King County ($383K). Together the top 5 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Helen Mull Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2024) to $2.0M (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society for Seattle-King County Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted General | $383,411 |
| Humane Society of Tacoma Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted General | $383,411 |
| Point Defiance Zoological Society Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted General | $383,411 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $383,411 |
| Progressive Animal Welfare Society Lynnwood, WA | Unrestricted General | $383,411 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,277,359 | $4,445,349 | $2,271,389 | $1,917,055 | 5 | $2,027,934 | $4,229,490 | $2,004,626 |
| 2025 | $30,149,927 | $3,073,527 | $1,965,093 | $1,690,355 | 5 | $1,791,466 | $2,907,994 | $1,837,851 |
| 2024 | $29,049,128 | $1,414,987 | $1,765,117 | $1,521,945 | 5 | $1,652,485 | $1,302,430 | $1,606,053 |
| 2023 | $29,402,587 | $916,253 | $2,273,879 | $2,027,780 | 5 | $2,162,189 | $822,975 | $1,648,021 |
| 2022 | $30,751,780 | $3,654,632 | $2,142,189 | $1,836,920 | 5 | $1,992,255 | $3,540,569 | $1,888,181 |
| 2021 | $29,267,186 | $2,566,976 | $2,000,295 | $1,685,201 | 5 | — | $2,467,498 | $1,665,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Mull Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen Mull Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$223K (2021) → $277K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $277K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Helen Mull Foundation
How much does Helen Mull Foundation give each year?
Helen Mull Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.7M across 5 grants.
What is Helen Mull Foundation's typical grant size?
Helen Mull Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $383,411, and its average grant was $383,411, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Helen Mull Foundation give grants?
Helen Mull Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does Helen Mull Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Helen Mull Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Helen Mull Foundation's largest grantees?
Helen Mull Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Humane Society for Seattle-King County ($383,411), Humane Society of Tacoma ($383,411) and Point Defiance Zoological Society ($383,411), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Helen Mull Foundation?
Helen Mull Foundation reported $32.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Helen Mull Foundation's EIN?
Helen Mull Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6027572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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