Mudra Foundation
Mudra Foundation is based in Seminole, Florida, and files Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2026 filing reports 12 grants totaling $30,000, all to recipients in Florida.
Mudra Foundation at a glance
In short: Mudra Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 8% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $30,000
- +13.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +3.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $464,029
- +2.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mudra Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact Richard Nolan and submit a letter to a trustee stating the purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Nolan
Mailing address: PO Box 3362, Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: (727) 585-1238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mudra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lifelink ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mudra Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $32K (2022). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifelink Tampa, FL | General | $5,000 |
| CFY Pinellas Clearwater, FL | General | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the Suncoast Clearwater, FL | General | $4,000 |
| Lake St George Elementary Palm Harbor, FL | General | $3,500 |
| Lighthouse of Pinellas Largo, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Chi Chi Rodriquez Youth Foundation Clearwater, FL | General | $2,000 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation Largo, FL | General | $2,000 |
| The Arc of Tampa Bay Clearwater, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Parc- Center for Disabilities St Petersburg, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Seaside Seabird Sanctuary Indian Shores, FL | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $464,029 | $51,978 | $42,165 | $30,000 | 12 | $30,000 | $33,493 | $26,495 |
| 2025 | $454,216 | $28,413 | $39,153 | $26,500 | 11 | $26,500 | $18,186 | $26,597 |
| 2024 | $464,956 | $28,038 | $39,237 | $28,000 | 12 | $28,000 | $3,466 | $24,865 |
| 2023 | $476,155 | $28,771 | $39,254 | $27,500 | 8 | $27,500 | $6,659 | $24,350 |
| 2022 | $486,638 | $75,701 | $43,642 | $31,500 | 8 | $31,500 | $21,260 | $30,210 |
| 2021 | $454,579 | $48,198 | $40,401 | $28,000 | 8 | — | $1,928 | $27,905 |
| 2020 | $446,782 | $16,053 | $41,184 | $27,000 | 8 | — | $7,510 | $24,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mudra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Lighthouse of Pinellas says it provides rehabilitation services for people who are blind or visually impaired in Pinellas County. 50 Legs in 50 Days says it helps amputees access care and prosthetics. Community Stepping Stones describes an arts-integrated out-of-school curriculum for at-risk children in Tampa’s Sulphur Springs neighborhood. Seaside Seabird Sanctuary says it rescues, rehabilitates, and releases native Florida wild birds and promotes conservation awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $30,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to LIFELINK in Tampa and CFY Pinellas in Clearwater; $4,000 to YMCA of the Suncoast in Clearwater; and $3,500 to Lake St George Elementary in Palm Harbor. Other recipients included Lighthouse of Pinellas ($2,500), Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation ($2,000), Pinellas Education Foundation ($2,000), The Arc of Tampa Bay ($1,500), PARC–Center for Disabilities ($1,500), Seaside Seabird Sanctuary ($1,000), Community Stepping Stones ($1,000), and 50 Legs in 50 Days ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Cathy Ogle, Deborah O’Connell Carder, and Richard P Nolan as trustees.
Mudra Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cathy Ogle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$300 (2020) → $300 (2026)
Deborah O'Connell Carder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$300 (2020) → $300 (2026)
Richard P. Nolan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$300 (2023) → $300 (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Eames (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $300, to Cathy Ogle (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mudra Foundation
How much does Mudra Foundation give each year?
Mudra Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $27K across 11 grants.
What is Mudra Foundation's typical grant size?
Mudra Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,500, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mudra Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Mudra Foundation give grants?
Mudra Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (5 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Largo, FL (2 grants).
Does Mudra Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mudra Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mudra Foundation's largest grantees?
Mudra Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Lifelink ($5,000), CFY Pinellas ($5,000) and YMCA of the Suncoast ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mudra Foundation?
Mudra Foundation reported $464K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mudra Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Lighthouse of Pinellas says it provides rehabilitation services for people who are blind or visually impaired in Pinellas County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mudra Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mudra Foundation's EIN?
Mudra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3237044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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