John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable is a private foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable at a glance
In short: John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable gave $67K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,000
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,913
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,452,319
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% 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 John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 231 E Sixth Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (708) 557-6123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Butterfield Scholarship Fund ($5K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients. The remaining reported shares went to California (4%), Tennessee (3%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2019) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Scholarship Fund Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association Roselle, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| People's Resource Center Wheaton, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Oak Brook, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,500 |
| Easterseals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region Villa Park, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,500 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Golf, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,452,319 | $149,706 | $80,638 | $67,000 | 23 | $67,025 | $71,493 | $72,639 |
| 2024 | $1,383,955 | $101,568 | $64,522 | $58,000 | 21 | $59,025 | $59,071 | $66,837 |
| 2023 | $1,347,565 | $91,523 | $61,822 | $60,000 | 21 | $60,775 | $67,326 | $59,965 |
| 2022 | $1,317,194 | $110,884 | $66,988 | $64,000 | 22 | $64,775 | $88,970 | $60,847 |
| 2021 | $1,274,336 | $157,131 | $62,469 | $56,500 | 20 | $58,415 | $135,176 | $65,871 |
| 2020 | $1,179,258 | $95,568 | $62,919 | $57,100 | 19 | — | $91,293 | $58,882 |
| 2019 | $1,147,830 | $70,222 | $53,779 | $52,750 | 18 | — | $51,942 | $57,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable reported a distributable amount of $73K 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food access, education, health and social services, housing support, and assistance to families of fallen or catastrophically injured police officers. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ missions, not a stated focus-area list from the foundation.
For example, Northern Illinois Food Bank says it provides meals and access to nutritious food through a network of food pantries and programs. Bridge Communities says it helps transition homeless families to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies. Pillars Community Health says it provides health, social, and educational services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $67,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $5,000 each to Butterfield Scholarship Fund, Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association, and Northern Illinois Food Bank; $4,000 each to People’s Resource Center and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana; and $3,500 each to American Red Cross and Easterseals of DuPage & Fox Valley Region. Other recipients included Chicago Police Memorial Foundation ($3,000), Evans Scholars Foundation ($3,000), Loyola University Chicago ($3,000), National Alliance on Mental Illness ($3,000), and Semper Fi and America’s Fund ($3,000). The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation says it supports families of Chicago police officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. Big Shoulders Fund, which received $2,000, says it supports underserved schools providing quality, values-based education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J. Mullins as president and director; Jeanne P. Gannon as treasurer and director; and Judy M. Lucas as secretary and director. Other directors listed are Michael J. Mullins, Edward J. Mullins, Marianne Vivirito, James H. Mullins, Thomas J. Mullins, Jacqueline J. Stent, and Kathryn E. Burke.
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable is led by William J. Mullins, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Mullins
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Mullins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline J. Stent
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Mullins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne P. Gannon
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy M. Lucas
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn E. Burke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Vivirito
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Mullins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon T. Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Mullins
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable
How much does John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable give each year?
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable gave $67K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 21 grants.
What is John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable's typical grant size?
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,913, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable give grants?
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants) and Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Who are John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable's largest grantees?
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Butterfield Scholarship Fund ($5,000), Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association ($5,000) and Northern Illinois Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable?
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (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 John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food access, education, health and social services, housing support, and assistance to families of fallen or catastrophically injured police officers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable's EIN?
John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3830802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John F and Joan P Mullins Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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