Mulroy Family Foundation

BUFFALO, NY EIN: 16-1314725

The Mulroy Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Established in May 1988, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$897K

-24.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$653K

+249.1% YoY

Grant Count

28

+55.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+124.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mulroy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making focuses on:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

AlexandriaAmherstBostonBryn MawrBuffaloFrankfortGetzvilleJohnson CityLockportNew YorkNiagara FallsPrincetonSarasotaSpringvilleStamfordTonawandaWilliamsville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $896,593
  • Total Revenue: $386,764
  • Total Expenses: $675,551
  • Net Income: -$288,787
  • Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$186K$372K$557K$743K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$896,593$1,185,380$1,256,557
Revenue$386,764$119,577$117,928
Expenses$675,551$210,375$405,736
Qualifying Distributions$659,069$193,228$389,303
Net Investment Income$368,304$102,430$101,474
Distributable Amount$61,701$91,660$75,296

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$163K$327K$490K$653K52 grants202031 grants202136 grants202218 grants202328 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORC…$419KBURCHFIELD PENNEY GALLERY$30KASOLO THEATRE$20K716 SQUASH CLUB$15KBISON CHILDREN'S SCHOLAR…$15KLAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE$15KONE SYMPHONY CIRCLE INC$15KELMWOOD FRANKLIN SCHOOL$11KSARASOTA OPERA$11KBUFFALO TORONTO PUBLIC M…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

163 grants across all recorded years

160<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra ($419,199), Burchfield Penney Gallery ($30,000), Asolo Theatre ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
716 SQUASH CLUB BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$15,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$2,000
ASOLO THEATRE SARASOTA, FLGENERAL$20,000
BISON CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$15,000
BUFFALO NIAGARA WATERKEEPER BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$2,000
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$419,199
BUFFALO SEMINARY BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$5,000
BUFFALO TORONTO PUBLIC MEDIA BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$10,000
BURCHFIELD PENNEY GALLERY BUFFALO, NYGENERAL$30,000
CITRS INC BRYN MAWR, PAGENERAL$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JAMES M WADSWORTHTRUSTEE10

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The Mulroy Family is being honored at St. Anthony's Black & Gold Gala in October 2025 for their philanthropic contributions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mulroy Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Mulroy Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $115 to $419,199. **Total Giving:** $653,199 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing for 2024) **Recent Grants:** Recent documented grants include: • $25,000 to children and youth organizations in Buffalo (2023) • $15,000 to One Symphony Circle for general support (2024)

Where does Mulroy Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Mulroy Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Mulroy Family Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $653K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mulroy Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mulroy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Mulroy Family Foundation's EIN?

Mulroy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1314725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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