JK Mullen Foundation
JK Mullen Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports 34 grants totaling $290,000, all to recipients in Colorado.
JK Mullen Foundation at a glance
In short: JK Mullen Foundation gave $290K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $290,000
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,529
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,133,517
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JK Mullen Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact JK Mullen Foundation and submit the listed form or materials. Its stated deadline was before June 1 of the current year; that deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jk Mullen Foundation
Mailing address: 5310 Dtc Parkway Suite, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 722-3557
Email: katherine@jkmullen.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JK Mullen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mullen High School ($42K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 202 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JK Mullen Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2021) to $295K (2022). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mullen High School Denver, CO | Tuition Assistance | $42,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School Denver, CO | General | $26,000 |
| Escuela De Guadalupe Denver, CO | General | $26,000 |
| Denver Children's Home Denver, CO | General | $20,500 |
| Havern School Littleton, CO | Capital Campaign | $19,500 |
| Denver Academy Denver, CO | Scholarship Endowment | $14,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Ms Center Westminister, CO | General | $10,500 |
| Focus Point Family Resource Center Denver, CO | General | $9,500 |
| Annunciation Catholic School Denver, CO | General | $8,500 |
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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 | $4,133,517 | $284,074 | $368,420 | $290,000 | 34 | $321,364 | $237,018 | $314,016 |
| 2024 | $4,227,650 | $435,856 | $343,723 | $270,250 | 41 | $300,069 | $392,202 | $290,056 |
| 2023 | $4,130,582 | $157,550 | $333,507 | $252,000 | 47 | $292,671 | $116,714 | $279,413 |
| 2022 | $4,314,574 | $300,881 | $385,393 | $295,000 | 39 | $334,030 | $249,518 | $312,552 |
| 2021 | $4,406,744 | $335,921 | $308,052 | $226,000 | 41 | — | $287,874 | $311,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JK Mullen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $314K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and organizations serving children, people with disabilities, and other community members. For example, Denver Children’s Home describes its mission as restoring hope and health to traumatized children and families through therapeutic, educational, and community-based services. Denver Academy says it educates students with learning differences, while Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center describes its work as promoting the well-being of people with disabilities through equine-assisted activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $290,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $42,000, with a median of $5,000. Larger grants included $42,000 to Mullen High School for tuition assistance, $30,000 to an individual recipient High School for the JK Mullen Scholarship Fund, $26,000 each to an individual recipient High School and Escuela de Guadalupe for general purposes, and $20,500 to Denver Children’s Home for general purposes.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes an application consisting of a common grant application form or a letter with the applicant organization’s date and brief history, the amount and purpose of the request, and current financial statements. The filing states that grants are not considered for individuals or organizations without federally approved tax-exempt status.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen Malo as president and trustee; J Kenneth Malo Jr as vice president and trustee; Nicole M Malo as secretary and trustee; and Katherine M O’Connor as treasurer, trustee, and office administrator. It also lists John Weckbaugh, Marcus Sevier, Derek H Sevier, Chris Herter, Kip Malo, and Heather Whitman as trustees.
JK Mullen Foundation is led by Kathleen Malo, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; all 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Malo
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
Chris Herter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
Derek H. Sevier
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
J. Kenneth Malo Jr.
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
John Weckbaugh
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
Katherine M. O'Connor
Treasurer, Trustee & Office Administrator
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $18K (2025)
Marcus Sevier
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
Nicole M. Malo
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $500 (2025)
Heather Whitman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$500 (2024) → $500 (2025)
Kip Malo
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$500 (2024) → $500 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Walter Weckbaugh (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $18K, to Katherine M O'Connor (Treasurer/Trustee/Office Administrator). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JK Mullen Foundation
How much does JK Mullen Foundation give each year?
JK Mullen Foundation gave $290K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $270K across 41 grants.
What is JK Mullen Foundation's typical grant size?
JK Mullen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,529, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JK Mullen Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does JK Mullen Foundation give grants?
JK Mullen Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (22 grants), Westminister, CO (2 grants), Longmont, CO (2 grants) and Lakewood, CO (2 grants).
Does JK Mullen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of JK Mullen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JK Mullen Foundation's largest grantees?
JK Mullen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mullen High School ($42,000), Arrupe Jesuit High School ($26,000) and Escuela De Guadalupe ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JK Mullen Foundation?
JK Mullen Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $321K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $314K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JK Mullen Foundation fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and organizations serving children, people with disabilities, and other community members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JK Mullen Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to contact JK Mullen Foundation and submit the listed form or materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JK Mullen Foundation's EIN?
JK Mullen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6002475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). JK Mullen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jk-mullen-foundation-morg_43934ceaeb23459ea74c047e6d901965
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