Muse Family Foundation
Muse Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Earlysville, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Virginia and other states.
Muse Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Muse Family Foundation gave $12K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $350), mostly in Virginia. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,550
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $219,954
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% 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 Muse Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 705 Lochridge Ln, Earlysville, VA 22936
Phone: (434) 825-4734
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Muse Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chancelor Asa Rice Fund Eliz Martin ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 9% to recipients in New York, 4% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 2% each to recipients in Idaho and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Muse Family Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 33 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $353. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10K (2023) to $13K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chancelor Asa Rice Fund Eliz Martin Richmond, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $1,000 |
| Roanoke Valley SPCA Roanoke, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| Bradley Free Clinic Roanoke, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| Hunters for the Hungry - Roanoke Big Island, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| Center in the Square Roanoke, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| West End Center for Youth Roanoke, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Roanoke, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| Adult Care Center Salem, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,954 | $9,537 | $15,260 | $11,550 | 33 | $11,550 | $9,537 | $11,813 |
| 2023 | $225,676 | $7,713 | $13,636 | $10,200 | 30 | $10,200 | $7,713 | $11,821 |
| 2022 | $239,741 | $-26,546 | $17,927 | $12,700 | 32 | $12,700 | $5,086 | $12,129 |
| 2021 | $284,214 | $53,656 | $17,118 | $13,200 | 32 | $13,200 | $53,656 | $13,010 |
| 2020 | $247,680 | $2,133 | $16,460 | $12,276 | 31 | — | $6,643 | $12,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muse Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include organizations working in areas such as health, youth services, arts and sciences, animal welfare, and nature conservation. For example, Operation Smile says its purpose includes providing surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and other surgical conditions. West End Center says it provides a safe place for children after school and during the summer. The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont says it aims to engage and educate community members and visitors about plants, sustainability, and well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $11,550. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $250. Among the listed grants were $1,000 to the Chancelor Asa Rice Fund Eliz Martin and $500 each to Roanoke Valley SPCA, Bradley Free Clinic, Hunters for the Hungry – Roanoke, Doctors Without Borders, Center in the Square, West End Center for Youth, Planned Parenthood, Adult Care Center, Planned Parenthood of Charlottesville, Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, and Operation Smile.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth S. Muse is listed as President on the 2024 filing.
Muse Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth S. Muse, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth S. Muse
President
On filings since 2020
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 Muse Family Foundation
How much does Muse Family Foundation give each year?
Muse Family Foundation gave $12K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 30 grants.
What is Muse Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Muse Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $350, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Muse Family Foundation that year got $250 on average.
Where does Muse Family Foundation give grants?
Muse Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke, VA (16 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Muse Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Muse Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Muse Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Muse Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chancelor Asa Rice Fund Eliz Martin ($1,000), Roanoke Valley SPCA ($500) and Bradley Free Clinic ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Muse Family Foundation?
Muse Family Foundation reported $220K in total assets on its 2024 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). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Muse Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in areas such as health, youth services, arts and sciences, animal welfare, and nature conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Muse Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Muse Family Foundation's EIN?
Muse Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1898099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Muse Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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