Mullick Foundation
The Mullick Foundation is a private foundation based in Saline, Michigan. It describes its work as building and sustaining pathways to intergenerational achievement through education, community impact, culture, and health.
Mullick Foundation at a glance
In short: Mullick Foundation gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $111K), mostly in Michigan. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,771,877
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,742
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $1,117,967
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mullick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its website says it accepts applications each quarter and asks organizations to submit an initial letter of inquiry of no more than two pages, covering organizational history, a project summary with timeframe and budget, and other funding received or pending for the project. The board reviews inquiries at the end of each quarter and may request additional information before inviting an organization to meet with board members. The website says the review process can take up to three weeks. The filing says requests should be submitted in writing with relevant background information, and that awards are limited by need and available funds.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists September 30 of each calendar year. The September 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists September 30 of each calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Mona Mullick
Mailing address: 1771 Fairview Court, Saline, MI 48176
Phone: (734) 429-3389
Website: https://mullickfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mullick Foundation
Who Mullick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detroit Achievement Academy ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 107 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Saline, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The itemized grants also include a $5,000 award to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mullick Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $134K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2021) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Achievement Academy Detroit, MI | Public Education and Information | $750,000 |
| Give Merit Inc Bloomfield Hills, MI | General support for educational and mentorship opportunities to underserved youth in detroit | $450,000 |
| Renaissance of Hope Detroit, MI | General Support | $300,000 |
| Saline Area Social Services Saline, MI | General Support | $155,000 |
| Saline Rotary Foundation Saline, MI | General Support and Donation for Mullick Challenge Event | $54,467 |
| Keep Growing Detroit Detroit, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Children's Literacy Network Ann Arbor, MI | Public Education and Information. | $21,660 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | MD Anderson Caring Fund | $5,000 |
| Michigan Kali Bari Warren, MI | Assist Needy Citizens of the Community. | $3,500 |
| Bichitra Inc West Bloomfield, MI | Assist Needy Citizens of the Community. | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,117,967 | $3,467,034 | $1,869,671 | $1,771,877 | 16 | $1,809,784 | $1,591,436 | $915,868 |
| 2023 | $1,016,195 | $1,378,061 | $1,997,138 | $1,909,263 | 17 | $1,943,958 | $1,182,381 | $90,719 |
| 2022 | $1,873,474 | $2,490,481 | $2,144,243 | $2,058,646 | 29 | $2,086,331 | $228,508 | $161,928 |
| 2021 | $2,352,516 | $1,457,060 | $1,466,681 | $1,388,118 | 29 | $1,414,364 | $607,382 | $179,395 |
| 2020 | $2,362,137 | $755,077 | $1,468,332 | $1,422,300 | 16 | — | $197,386 | $184,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mullick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $916K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated focus is building and sustaining pathways to intergenerational achievement. Its four pillars are education, community impact, culture, and health. It invites applications from nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3).
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Give Merit describes its mission as expanding educational opportunities for Detroit youth through enrichment, mentorship, and athletics. Renaissance of Hope describes work in residential and community real estate and educational programs for low- and moderate-income individuals. Saline Area Social Service says it provides food, emergency aid, and support to people in the Saline community. Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving urban food production, children’s literacy, hunger relief, and heart health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,771,877. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $750,000, with a median of $4,250. The largest awards were $750,000 to Detroit Achievement Academy for public education and information; $450,000 to Give Merit for educational and mentorship opportunities for underserved youth in Detroit; $300,000 to Renaissance of Hope for general support; and $155,000 to Saline Area Social Services for general support. Other grants included $54,467 to Saline Rotary Foundation and $25,000 to Keep Growing Detroit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Mona Mullick as president and Joey Mullick, Rick Mullick, and Vasvi Mullick as vice presidents. Its 2024 filing lists Mona Mullick, Joey P. Mullick, Rick Mullick, and Vasvi Mullick as directors. The website also identifies Lyric Morgan-Osinski as executive director.
Mullick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joey P. Mullick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Mullick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Mullick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vasvi Mullick
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mullick Foundation
How much does Mullick Foundation give each year?
Mullick Foundation gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 17 grants.
What is Mullick Foundation's typical grant size?
Mullick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $110,742, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mullick Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Mullick Foundation give grants?
Mullick Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants), Detroit, MI (3 grants) and Saline, MI (2 grants).
Does Mullick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Mullick Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Assist Needy Citizens of the Community." (3 grants).
Who are Mullick Foundation's largest grantees?
Mullick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Detroit Achievement Academy ($750,000), Give Merit Inc ($450,000) and Renaissance of Hope ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mullick Foundation?
Mullick Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $916K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mullick Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is building and sustaining pathways to intergenerational achievement. Its four pillars are education, community impact, culture, and health. It invites applications from nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mullick Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mullick Foundation's EIN?
Mullick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2044199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mullick Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Mullick Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mullick-foundation-morg_0ead495805a1435a86fef8b74c53293a
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