John and Linda Muckel Foundation
John and Linda Muckel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $360 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $312K. Net investment income was $10K.
John and Linda Muckel Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Linda Muckel Foundation gave $312K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $311,623
- +126.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -67.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,625
- +605.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $360
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John and Linda Muckel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Torrance Memorial Foundation ($175K). Together the top 9 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 129 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Linda Muckel Foundation gives
- Giving grew 113% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $312K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torrance Memorial Foundation Torrance, CA | To Promote Education | $175,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | To Promote Education | $75,000 |
| Faith Partnersliberty University Lynchburg, VA | To Promote Education | $41,000 |
| Hope Chapel Winnetka, CA | To Promote Education | $9,923 |
| Gateway Community Church Merced, CA | To Promote Education | $5,000 |
| Glory Ministries Forest, VA | To Promote Education | $2,500 |
| Delta Rescue Glendale, CA | To Promote Education | $1,200 |
| Bible League International Crete, IL | To Promote Education | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary Los Angeles, CA | To Promote Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $360 | $9,954 | $317,007 | $311,623 | 9 | $311,623 | $9,954 | $7,441 |
| 2024 | $307,413 | $114,290 | $141,254 | $137,420 | 28 | $137,420 | $14,290 | $15,605 |
| 2023 | $334,377 | $200,302 | $145,566 | $143,511 | 32 | $143,511 | $302 | $15,116 |
| 2022 | $279,641 | $174 | $146,568 | $146,350 | 30 | $146,350 | $174 | $17,375 |
| 2021 | $426,035 | $39 | $247,658 | $178,736 | 30 | $178,736 | $39 | $27,079 |
| 2020 | $673,654 | $689,311 | $118,885 | $118,651 | 28 | — | $19 | $4,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Linda Muckel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Linda Muckel Foundation is led by Linda Muckel, President, Secretary & Chief Financial Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Muckel
President, Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
Secretary & Chief Financial Officer → President, Secretary & Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Muckel (2020–2024) — Former President · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 John and Linda Muckel Foundation
How much does John and Linda Muckel Foundation give each year?
John and Linda Muckel Foundation gave $312K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 28 grants.
What is John and Linda Muckel Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Linda Muckel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $34,625, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Linda Muckel Foundation give grants?
John and Linda Muckel Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (38%).
Does John and Linda Muckel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on John and Linda Muckel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Education" (9 grants).
Who are John and Linda Muckel Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Linda Muckel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Torrance Memorial Foundation ($175,000), Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($75,000) and Faith Partnersliberty University ($41,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Linda Muckel Foundation?
John and Linda Muckel Foundation reported $360 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $312K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John and Linda Muckel Foundation's EIN?
John and Linda Muckel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0882395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work John and Linda Muckel Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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