Muhr Hoerter Foundation
Muhr Hoerter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $11K.
Muhr Hoerter Foundation at a glance
In short: Muhr Hoerter Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,500
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,643
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $226,737
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Muhr Hoerter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Action Center ($5K). Together the top 7 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Muhr Hoerter Foundation gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $12K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Action Center Denver, CO | Provide Assistance for Basic Human Needs | $4,500 |
| Kennedys Disease Association Coarsegold, CA | Research on Kennedys Disease | $2,000 |
| Samaritan House Denver, CO | Provide Emergency Shelter to Singles and Families | $2,000 |
| Womens Bean Project Denver, CO | Training & Employment to Distressed Women | $1,500 |
| Christ on the Mountain Lakewood, CO | Christian Church | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Denver, CO | Low Income Home Ownership Program | $500 |
| St JOH Vianney Theological Seminary Denver, CO | Formation of Priest for the Roman Catholic Church | $500 |
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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 | $226,737 | $11,172 | $12,720 | $11,500 | 7 | $12,000 | $11,172 | $11,827 |
| 2024 | $228,285 | $6,074 | $13,301 | $12,100 | 7 | $12,600 | $10,453 | $11,641 |
| 2023 | $235,512 | $44,363 | $11,191 | $9,500 | 7 | $10,500 | $9,030 | $10,373 |
| 2022 | $202,340 | $50,052 | $9,975 | $9,000 | 7 | $9,400 | $8,361 | $9,331 |
| 2021 | $162,263 | $16,226 | $9,861 | $8,750 | 8 | $9,157 | — | $8,910 |
| 2020 | $155,898 | $6,627 | $9,147 | $8,100 | 7 | — | $6,627 | $8,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muhr Hoerter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Muhr Hoerter Foundation is led by Jeffrey A. Hoerter, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey A. Hoerter
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn M. Lyons
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Hoerter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard G. Hoerter
It Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Catherine M. Hoerter (2020–2021) — President
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 Muhr Hoerter Foundation
How much does Muhr Hoerter Foundation give each year?
Muhr Hoerter Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 7 grants.
What is Muhr Hoerter Foundation's typical grant size?
Muhr Hoerter Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,643, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Muhr Hoerter Foundation give grants?
Muhr Hoerter Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants).
Does Muhr Hoerter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Muhr Hoerter Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Muhr Hoerter Foundation's largest grantees?
Muhr Hoerter Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Action Center ($4,500), Kennedys Disease Association ($2,000) and Samaritan House ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Muhr Hoerter Foundation?
Muhr Hoerter Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Muhr Hoerter Foundation?
Muhr Hoerter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Littleton, CO. It holds $227K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Muhr Hoerter Foundation's EIN?
Muhr Hoerter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6360734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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