Mushett Family Foundation Inc
Mushett Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Chester, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports 21 grants totaling $661,450, including support for organizations working in health, food access, homelessness services, and other areas.
Mushett Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mushett Family Foundation Inc gave $661K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $31K), top state New York. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $661,450
- -3.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $31,498
- -8.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $8,061,308
- -3.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mushett Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Mill Ridge Lane Suite 202, Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-4699
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mushett Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($150K). Together the top 10 received $496K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 98 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, recipients in New York and New Jersey each received 43% of grant dollars. Recipients in Pennsylvania and Connecticut each received 5%, and recipients in Massachusetts received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mushett Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 86% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $580K (2021) to $714K (2023). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $661K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Operating | $150,000 |
| The NY Academy of Sciences New York, NY | General Operating | $52,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Elizabeth, NJ | General Operating | $43,700 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ Inc New Jersey, NJ | General Operating | $41,250 |
| Catholic Medical Misson Board New York, NY | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Lamp for Haiti- the Lamp Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Morris Plains, NJ | General Operating | $31,000 |
| St Luke Foundation for Haiti Ivoryton, CT | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Family Promise Summit, NJ | General Operating | $27,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Mushett Family Foundation Inc?
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 | $8,061,308 | $543,871 | $824,926 | $661,450 | 21 | $724,594 | $450,826 | $720,474 |
| 2025 | $8,342,363 | $519,557 | $852,144 | $684,398 | 20 | $746,646 | $421,997 | $692,790 |
| 2024 | $8,674,950 | $480,243 | $783,325 | $618,945 | 18 | $681,327 | $382,741 | $659,612 |
| 2023 | $8,981,458 | $384,792 | $876,245 | $713,520 | 19 | $775,237 | $287,449 | $641,883 |
| 2022 | $9,478,608 | $350,852 | $854,500 | $688,820 | 20 | $760,281 | $235,788 | $708,772 |
| 2021 | $9,988,156 | $380,484 | $788,517 | $580,199 | 17 | — | $285,944 | $672,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mushett Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $720K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for a cancer center, a scientific academy, international relief organizations, food pantries, and social-service organizations.
Grantees describe their work in their own terms. For example, Interfaith Food Pantry says it works to improve Morris County residents’ health through food access, nutrition education, and related resources. Family Promise says it works to prevent and end homelessness for families with children. Groundwork Elizabeth describes its work as improving the physical environment and quality of life in Elizabeth and surrounding Union County communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $661,450. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median of $27,500. The largest reported awards included $150,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, $52,500 to The NY Academy of Sciences, $50,000 to Doctors Without Borders, and $43,700 to Jewish Family Services. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Other 2026 awards included $31,000 to Interfaith Food Pantry, $27,500 to Family Promise, $27,500 to St Joseph Social Service Center, $25,000 to Groundwork Elizabeth, and $20,000 to Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mark Daaleman Elec 061721 as president and James Morgan MD as trustee.
Mushett Family Foundation Inc is led by Mark Daaleman Elec, President on every filing since 2022; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mark Daaleman Elec
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $46K (2026)
James Morgan MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Elizabeth A. Csipkay (2021–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 093021
- Former: Henry J. Daaleman (2021–2022) — Fmr President- · Filing note: Thru 061621
- Former: Mark Daaleman (2021) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $46K, to Mark Daaleman Elec 061721 (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mushett Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mushett Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mushett Family Foundation Inc gave $661K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $684K across 20 grants.
What is Mushett Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mushett Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $27,500, and its average grant was $31,498, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mushett Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Mushett Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mushett Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (43%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elizabeth, NJ (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Mushett Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mushett Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mushett Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mushett Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($150,000), The NY Academy of Sciences ($52,500) and Doctors Without Borders ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mushett Family Foundation Inc?
Mushett Family Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $725K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $720K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mushett Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for a cancer center, a scientific academy, international relief organizations, food pantries, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mushett Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mushett Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mushett Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3614593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Mushett Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Mushett Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New Jersey
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports a broad range of causes, including arts, education, health, human services, and the environment, through donor-directed and other charitable funds. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,759, with awards ranging widely; its current health grant opportunity serves Morris and Somerset counties. Eligible New Jersey nonprofits may apply to specific grant opportunities, subject to each opportunity’s guidelines.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds efforts to improve health and health equity in the United States, including systems change addressing structural barriers to health. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000. It typically funds through targeted programs and partnerships; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
Crane Fund for Widows and Children
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children supports charitable organizations, including those working in healthcare and social services, children’s services, recreation, and basic needs, with grants across multiple states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
985
Total Given
$4.5M
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Warren Township, NJ
The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds capital projects in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most awards are $5,000–$20,000, with a 2024 median of $10,000, for eligible nonprofits in New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey. It accepts applications through an online portal during its stated application periods; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$88.2M
Grants
611
Total Given
$6.1M
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The foundation supports nonprofits and community programs in areas such as basic needs, education, health, housing, arts, and the environment, with competitive grants focused on under-resourced communities and women and girls. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, and its discretionary grantmaking primarily serves Mercer County and nearby parts of New Jersey and eastern Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The profile describes competitive programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$279.6M
Grants
515
Total Given
$31.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in New Jersey
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Mushett Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mushett-family-foundation-inc-morg_fa3c314702f24a9191f9d87166c9f830
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_223614593_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Mushett Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/mushett-family-foundation-inc-morg_fa3c314702f24a9191f9d87166c9f830},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-04. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Mushett Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Mushett Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?