Im the Molder Family Foundation
Im the Molder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas (EIN 056115363). It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Im the Molder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Im the Molder Family Foundation gave $321K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $321,134
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +4900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,423
- -97.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,584,457
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Im the Molder Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Im the Molder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westover School ($125K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 54 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Connecticut accounted for 55% of grant dollars, Illinois 15%, Massachusetts 9%, and the District of Columbia and Ohio 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Im the Molder Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2019) to $321K (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westover School Middlebury, CT | Unrestricted General | $125,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease & Related Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $47,000 |
| Intl Fund for Animal Welfare Yarmouth Port, MA | Unrestricted General | $12,181 |
| Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | Unrestricted General | $12,000 |
| Worcester Academy Worcester, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Yale Child Study Center New Haven, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Lake Quassapaug Association Inc Middlebury, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| United Way of Greater Waterbury Waterbury, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $6,500 |
| Clean Air Task Force Flagstaff, AZ | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,584,457 | $504,935 | $351,785 | $321,134 | 50 | $331,461 | $487,757 | $360,729 |
| 2024 | $3,431,890 | $290,752 | $304,142 | $274,538 | 1 | $284,088 | $274,061 | $331,417 |
| 2023 | $3,443,939 | $189,605 | $287,434 | $265,365 | 1 | $273,519 | $171,957 | $282,177 |
| 2022 | $3,544,079 | $203,589 | $333,977 | $300,340 | 1 | $308,963 | $187,954 | $278,992 |
| 2021 | $3,677,987 | $302,794 | $260,865 | $234,635 | 1 | $244,198 | $285,633 | $304,637 |
| 2020 | $3,637,384 | $71,611 | $251,788 | $230,194 | 1 | — | $71,078 | $242,913 |
| 2019 | $3,817,605 | $96,921 | $244,658 | $223,685 | 1 | — | $82,392 | $238,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Im the Molder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $361K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational organizations: Westover School’s mission is to “empower[] young women to lead lives of consequence,” and Oberlin College says it educates students for intellectual, musical, and artistic rigor, inquiry, creativity, and leadership.
Other grantees describe work in environmental protection, arts and history, and regional music and education. For example, Environmental Defense Fund says it seeks to preserve natural systems, while Waterbury Symphony Orchestra says it provides concerts and educational programs in the Greater Waterbury area and surrounding region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $321,134. Grants ranged from $500 to $125,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $125,000 to Westover School, $47,000 to Alzheimer’s Disease & Related (Chicago, Illinois), and $12,181 to the International Fund for Animal Welfare. These grants were reported for unrestricted general support.
Other notable 2025 grants included $12,000 to Oberlin College, $10,000 to Worcester Academy, $7,000 each to Yale Child Study Center, Lake Quassapaug Association, and United Way of Greater Waterbury, and $6,500 to Environmental Defense Fund. Waterbury Symphony Orchestra received $6,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as agent for trustee. The co-trustees listed are Marjorie Molder Cook, Steven H Molder, David M Molder, and Joseph L Molder.
Im the Molder Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Agent for Trustee
Co-Trustee → Agent for Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$19K (2019) → $25K (2025)
David M. Molder
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Molder
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Molder Cook
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven H. Molder
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Bank of America (Agent for Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Im the Molder Family Foundation
How much does Im the Molder Family Foundation give each year?
Im the Molder Family Foundation gave $321K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $275K across 1 grant.
What is Im the Molder Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Im the Molder Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,423, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Im the Molder Family Foundation give grants?
Im the Molder Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Waterbury, CT (5 grants), Middlebury, CT (3 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Im the Molder Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Im the Molder Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Im the Molder Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Im the Molder Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Westover School ($125,000), Alzheimers Disease & Related ($47,000) and Intl Fund for Animal Welfare ($12,181), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Im the Molder Family Foundation?
Im the Molder Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $331K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $361K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Im the Molder Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Im the Molder Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Im the Molder Family Foundation's EIN?
Im the Molder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6115363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Im the Molder Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
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