Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation
The Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In filing year 2026, it reported 26 grants totaling $16,860 to organizations including nonprofits serving pregnant women, churches, a college, and community-service organizations.
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation gave $17K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $648.462), top state Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,860
- -56.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $648
- -47.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $172,898
- -1.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (32% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists a letter with all pertinent information as the application material and names Victoria R. Mueller as the contact; it says not to call. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Victoria R Mueller
Mailing address: 980 Cape Marco Drive Unit 1501, Marco Island, FL 34145-6370
Phone: (317) 361-9509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Madonna Renewal Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (32%), Indiana (28%), Florida (20%), West Virginia (12%), and Kentucky (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation gives
- 84% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $9K (2021) to $61K (2022). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madonna Renewal Center Freeport, IL | General Support | $5,210 |
| San Marco Catholic Church Marco Island, FL | General Support | $3,200 |
| Davis Elkins College Elkins, WV | The D&E Fund | $2,000 |
| St Christopher Catholic Church Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $1,900 |
| Young Men Inc Youth Ministry Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Joyful Journey Inc West Lafayette, IN | General Support | $500 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Bowling Green, KY | General Support | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $400 |
| Jesus Inside Prison Ministry Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $250 |
| St Claire of Assisi Catholic School Edwards, CO | POV Building Fund | $200 |
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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 | $172,898 | $10,318 | $18,263 | $16,860 | 26 | $16,860 | $9,033 | $12,577 |
| 2025 | $175,855 | $8,254 | $40,730 | $39,147 | 32 | $39,147 | $7,054 | $14,162 |
| 2024 | $193,288 | $27,221 | $34,586 | $33,285 | 36 | $33,285 | $26,141 | $15,856 |
| 2023 | $195,628 | $13,409 | $26,482 | $24,302 | 8 | $24,302 | $11,709 | $16,365 |
| 2022 | $200,588 | $62,733 | $62,946 | $61,416 | 11 | $61,416 | $33,713 | $14,969 |
| 2021 | $181,385 | $17,806 | $10,071 | $8,500 | 7 | — | $16,548 | $10,473 |
| 2020 | $173,650 | $14,624 | $10,310 | $9,000 | 5 | — | $13,569 | $8,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, Madonna Renewal Center describes its mission as empowering pregnant women unprepared for motherhood; Davis & Elkins College says it prepares and inspires students for success and thoughtful engagement in the world. Joyful Journey Inc describes providing day care for adults with dementia and respite for family caregivers, while Jesus Inside Prison Ministry Inc says it helps prisoners transition to productive lives in society. Other 2026 recipients include churches, a school, and organizations providing pregnancy-related support and food assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $16,860. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,210, with a median grant of $100. The largest awards were $5,210 to Madonna Renewal Center for general support, $3,200 to San Marco Catholic Church for general support, $2,000 to Davis & Elkins College for the D&E Fund, and $1,900 to St Christopher Catholic Church for general support. Other notable grants included $1,000 to Young Men Inc Youth Ministry and $500 each to Joyful Journey Inc and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Victoria R. Mueller as president, treasurer, and director; James M. Mueller as vice president, secretary, and director; and Kimberly M. Baldini as a director.
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kimberly M. Baldini
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James M. Mueller
V-Pressecdir
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria R. Mueller
Prestreasdir
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation
How much does Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation give each year?
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation gave $17K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $39K across 32 grants.
What is Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $100, and its average grant was $648, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation give grants?
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (28%) and Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (9 grants) and Edwards, CO (2 grants).
Does Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Madonna Renewal Center ($5,210), San Marco Catholic Church ($3,200) and Davis Elkins College ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation?
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation reported $173K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's EIN?
Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2532527. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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