Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation
The Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation is a private foundation based in Zeeland, Michigan. In 2025, it gave $300,600 in grants to 19 charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation at a glance
In short: Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation gave $301K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,600
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,821
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,965
- -99.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 451, Zeeland, MI 49464
Phone: (616) 262-2938
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Advocacy Center of Holland ($50K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 87 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 10% to recipients in Florida. The filing also reports 0% for Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation gives
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $1.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Advocacy Center of Holland Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $50,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries Inc Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $50,000 |
| Community Action House Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $30,000 |
| Hope Church Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $27,000 |
| Echo North Fort Meyers, FL | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $25,000 |
| Resilience Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hollandzeeland Area Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $15,000 |
| Escape Yfck Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $15,000 |
| I Am Academy Holland, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $15,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted Grant to General Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,965 | $10,158 | $340,264 | $300,600 | 19 | $320,433 | — | $10,687 |
| 2024 | $356,518 | $-41,525 | $405,072 | $264,100 | 18 | $285,760 | $3,381 | $29,471 |
| 2023 | $777,642 | $197,790 | $577,475 | $437,100 | 30 | $458,459 | $15,901 | $44,534 |
| 2022 | $1,156,590 | $-35,350 | $611,381 | $470,000 | 19 | $491,862 | $21,539 | $70,507 |
| 2021 | $1,804,543 | $69,947 | $1,126,941 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,013,543 | $56,422 | $125,368 |
| 2020 | $2,859,408 | $143,133 | $156,694 | $28,500 | 2 | — | $129,241 | $143,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 grantees included organizations working in areas such as housing, food and basic needs, family services, education, and community development.
For example, Jubilee Ministries describes its mission as strengthening neighborhoods in the greater Holland area through attainable housing, stewardship of community assets, and collaboration. Community Action House says it provides area families and individuals with food, clothing, shelter, and opportunities to build skills for a stable and prosperous life. ECHO describes providing training, resources, networking, and seeds to development workers in more than 170 countries, supporting improved nutrition and livelihoods for small-scale farmers and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $300,600. Grants ranged from $600 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included:
The listed grants were designated as unrestricted grants to recipients’ general funds. Other 2025 recipients included Family Promise of Grand Rapids and Kids’ Food Basket, each receiving $10,000, and Treetops Collective, which received $10,000. Family Promise describes providing homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, housing solutions, and family and early-childhood services. Kids’ Food Basket says it nourishes children through programs including sack suppers, community-driven farming, family food provision, and educational programming. Treetops Collective describes connecting new American women with people and opportunities in their new community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry Mulder and Karen Mulder as trustees.
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Mulder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Mulder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Mesler (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation
How much does Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation give each year?
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation gave $301K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $264K across 18 grants.
What is Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's typical grant size?
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,821, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation give grants?
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holland, MI (11 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's largest grantees?
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Advocacy Center of Holland ($50,000), Jubilee Ministries Inc ($50,000) and Community Action House ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation?
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in areas such as housing, food and basic needs, family services, education, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's EIN?
Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5853542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Larry and Karen Mulder Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larry-and-karen-mulder-foundation-morg_ff5c8dc2700d4903811a3dd6a0b7d2d0
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