McMullen Family Foundation
The McMullen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Montclair, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including educational institutions, cultural organizations, and organizations serving veterans.
McMullen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McMullen Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in New Jersey. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,524,833
- +66.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,356
- +61.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,066,794
- +10.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (68% 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 McMullen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 53 Undercliff Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 744-4426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McMullen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montclair State University Foundation ($225K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 171 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 17% to New York, and 13% to Maryland. The remaining reported shares were 1% to Illinois and less than 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McMullen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 35 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (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 $806K (2021) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University Foundation Montclair, NJ | Support Their Activities | $225,000 |
| The Montclair Kimberley Academy Montclair, NJ | Support Activities | $200,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation Annapolis, MD | Support Their Activities | $200,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation Woodbury, NY | Support Their Activities | $125,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation Inc New York, NY | Support Their Activities | $120,000 |
| Montclair Art Museum Montclair, NJ | Support Their Activities | $90,000 |
| Seton Hall Preparatory School West Orange, NJ | Support Their Activities | $80,000 |
| The Montclair Foundation for Vank Vleck House & GA Montclair, NJ | Support Their Activities | $52,000 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | Creation of Professor of Economic Position | $50,000 |
| The Salavation Army Montclair Citadel Montclair, NJ | Support Their Activities | $50,000 |
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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 | $27,066,794 | $4,577,725 | $2,002,012 | $1,524,833 | 36 | $1,589,102 | $4,350,054 | $1,970,554 |
| 2024 | $24,597,660 | $6,341,470 | $1,224,715 | $915,833 | 35 | $980,379 | $6,121,331 | $1,763,950 |
| 2023 | $19,604,920 | $1,555,745 | $1,225,052 | $943,833 | 37 | $1,008,600 | $1,359,970 | $1,688,236 |
| 2022 | $19,475,099 | $1,600,283 | $1,149,934 | $827,500 | 31 | $892,513 | $1,369,794 | $1,806,851 |
| 2021 | $19,075,473 | $1,471,302 | $1,105,161 | $806,000 | 32 | — | $1,252,598 | $1,582,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McMullen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Among its 2025 grantees, the Montclair State University Foundation says its mission is to support the university’s educational, experiential, and cultural influence, with funds used primarily for scholarships and program initiatives. The Seal Future Foundation says it supports Navy SEALs’ well-being, education, and careers in continued community service. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey says it works to address the root causes of hunger and provide solutions for New Jersey communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $1,524,833. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $225,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $225,000 to Montclair State University Foundation, $200,000 to Montclair Kimberley Academy, $200,000 to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, $125,000 to the Lustgarten Foundation, and $120,000 to Seal Future Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter McMullen as president, Catherine McMullen as treasurer, and John J. McMullen Jr. as vice president. Directors listed are Jacqueline McMullen, James Blake, Bridget Blake, Elise McMullen-Bitter, and Peter McMullen Jr. Ilia Scriven is listed as executive director and Linda Drasheff as secretary; both are identified as leased employees.
McMullen Family Foundation is led by Ilia scriven leased employee, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ilia scriven leased employee
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$74K (2021) → $74K (2025)
Peter McMullen
President
On filings since 2021
1.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
bridget blake
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline McMullen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Blake
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gilmartin
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter McMullen Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Blake
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
elise mcmullen-bitter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda drasheff leased employee
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$27K (2021) → $27K (2025)
Catherine McMullen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. McMullen Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: elise mcmullen (2021–2024) — Director
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 $74K, to Ilia scriven leased employee (executive director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McMullen Family Foundation
How much does McMullen Family Foundation give each year?
McMullen Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $916K across 35 grants.
What is McMullen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McMullen Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $42,356, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McMullen Family Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does McMullen Family Foundation give grants?
McMullen Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montclair, NJ (10 grants), Newark, NJ (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and West Orange, NJ (2 grants).
Does McMullen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on McMullen Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Their Activities" (33 grants).
Who are McMullen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McMullen Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Montclair State University Foundation ($225,000), The Montclair Kimberley Academy ($200,000) and US Naval Academy Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($45,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McMullen Family Foundation?
McMullen Family Foundation reported $27.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (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 McMullen Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Among its 2025 grantees, the Montclair State University Foundation says its mission is to support the university’s educational, experiential, and cultural influence, with funds used primarily for scholarships and program initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McMullen Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 McMullen Family Foundation's EIN?
McMullen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3721747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does McMullen Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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