Ms Molly Foundation
Ms Molly Foundation is a public charity based in Waco, Texas. Its stated mission is to raise national awareness and support domestic violence agencies by engaging the Molly Maid family in their community. The foundation reports making grants to domestic violence shelters across the United States.
Ms Molly Foundation at a glance
In short: Ms Molly Foundation gave $169K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,257
- +51.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,403
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,703
- Total assets
- $252,367
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ms Molly Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1010 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76707
Phone: (734) 822-6800
Website: https://msmolly.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ms Molly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Providence Network ($21K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its support as going to domestic violence shelters across the United States. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest state shares were Texas (20%), California (16%), Colorado (13%), Missouri (9%), and Ohio (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ms Molly Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $169K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Network Denver, CO | General Operations | $21,467 |
| Laura's House Aliso Viejo, CA | General Operations | $16,111 |
| Alive Inc St. Louis, MO | General Operations | $14,420 |
| Axess Family Services Inc (Someplace Safe) Ravenna, OH | General Operations | $14,201 |
| The Women's Centerinc DBA Compass Center for Women & Families Chapel Hill, NC | General Operations | $11,192 |
| The Safe Alliance Austin, TX | General Operations | $10,287 |
| Milwaukee Women's Center Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $9,698 |
| House of Ruth Inc Washington, DC | General Operations | $9,491 |
| The Caring Placeinc Valparaiso, IN | General Operations | $7,858 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc Naples, FL | General Operations | $7,547 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it was formed in 1996. It also says the treasurer oversees review of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,367 | $353,153 | $354,700 | $169,257 | 18 |
| 2024 | $255,512 | $313,336 | $269,627 | $112,012 | 14 |
| 2023 | $210,205 | $203,614 | $184,562 | $56,473 | 7 |
| 2022 | $191,292 | $223,637 | $213,943 | $69,125 | 9 |
| 2021 | $181,559 | $199,221 | $172,222 | $6,093 | 1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing states its mission as “national awareness and support to domestic violence agencies by being a catalyst for the Molly Maid family to engage in their community.” It also describes its grantmaking as supporting domestic violence shelters.
Examples of supported organizations include Laura’s House, whose mission is to address beliefs and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence and provide a safe space for people and families affected by abuse; Alive Inc, which says it provides counseling, emergency sanctuary, and other services to people impacted by domestic abuse; and The Caring Place, which says it provides shelter, support, advocacy, and education for people experiencing domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $169,257. Grants ranged from $5,076 to $21,467, with a median grant of $7,702. All listed grant purposes were general operations.
The largest 2025 grants included $21,467 to Providence Network in Denver, Colorado; $16,111 to Laura’s House in Aliso Viejo, California; $14,420 to Alive Inc in St. Louis, Missouri; $14,201 to Axess Family Services Inc (Someplace Safe) in Ravenna, Ohio; and $11,192 to The Women’s Center Inc, doing business as Compass Center for Women & Families, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Other listed grants included $10,287 to The SAFE Alliance in Austin, Texas; $9,491 to House of Ruth in Washington, DC; and $7,858 to The Caring Place Inc in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michelle Robles as president; Amita Gupta as director; Sara Wright as treasurer; Katie Burkey as secretary; and Courtney Clark, Julie Ferrell, Tatiana Grebennik, Marshall Patton, and Cynthia Williams as directors.
Ms Molly Foundation is led by Michelle Robles, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Robles
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amita Gupta
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ferrell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Patton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatiana Grebennik
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Burkey
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Wright
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Kristin Selmeczy (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Alicia Garciaalonso (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Deborah Whalen (2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Buchanan (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Patricia Washnok (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cat Anderson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Nadell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Diana Beachboard (2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ms Molly Foundation
How much does Ms Molly Foundation give each year?
Ms Molly Foundation gave $169K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $112K across 14 grants.
What is Ms Molly Foundation's typical grant size?
Ms Molly Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,703, and its average grant was $9,403, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ms Molly Foundation give grants?
Ms Molly Foundation's top state is Texas, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (16%) and Colorado (13%).
Does Ms Molly Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ms Molly Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ms Molly Foundation's largest grantees?
Ms Molly Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Providence Network ($21,467), Laura's House ($16,111) and Alive Inc ($14,420), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ms Molly Foundation?
Ms Molly Foundation reported $252K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $353K.
What does Ms Molly Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states its mission as “national awareness and support to domestic violence agencies by being a catalyst for the Molly Maid family to engage in their community.” It also describes its grantmaking as supporting domestic violence shelters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ms Molly Foundation?
Ms Molly Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check msmolly.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ms Molly Foundation's EIN?
Ms Molly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3290026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ms Molly Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ms-molly-foundation-morg_09fb9a5089594be4bbc47b5184a27b53
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