Mutual of America Foundation
Mutual of America Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 539 grants totaling $838,788. The foundation also runs the Community Partnership Award, which recognizes U.S. nonprofit organizations that build collaborative partnerships across sectors.
Mutual of America Foundation at a glance
In short: Mutual of America Foundation gave $839K across 539 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. 83% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $838,788
- -48.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 539
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,556
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $135,891
- -79.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (379 of 459, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mutual of America Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2025 filing names Sara Wiencken as the contact for application details; forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are available by contacting the foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: Sara Wiencken
Mailing address: 320 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022-6839
Phone: (212) 224-1147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mutual of America Foundation
Who Mutual of America Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $475K.
Grant Size Distribution
4,572 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4,539 grants of 4,572 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York accounted for 34% of grant dollars, followed by Tennessee at 12%, California at 10%, Texas at 7%, and Washington at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 539 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mutual of America Foundation open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 379 of 459 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $164 first-time, $438 repeat.
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $839K (2025) to $3.8M (2020). In 2025 it made 539 grants totaling $839K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc Ossining, NY | General Operating Purpose | $100,000 |
| Ifoster Inc Truckee, CA | General Operating Purpose | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | General Operating Purpose | $50,000 |
| Heartbound Ministries Inc Nashville, TN | General Operating Purpose | $50,000 |
| Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | General Operating Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Arc of Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | General Operating Purpose | $50,000 |
| Fou Nantucket Cottage Hospital Inc Nantucket, MA | General Operating Purpose | $30,000 |
| Fou New York University New York, NY | General Operating Purpose | $27,300 |
| Fou All Hallows High School Bronx, NY | General Operating Purpose | $25,000 |
| Fou Foundation for a Better Puerto Rico Inc Culebra, PR | General Operating Purpose | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,891 | $1,017,224 | $1,167,224 | $838,788 | 539 | $1,167,224 | $103,080 |
| 2024 | $654,162 | $2,881,732 | $2,890,375 | $1,625,219 | 1,032 | $2,777,253 | $40,861 |
| 2023 | $614,687 | $2,807,368 | $2,855,674 | $2,243,939 | 1,155 | $2,643,657 | $78,579 |
| 2022 | $1,015,330 | $3,098,420 | $3,119,528 | $2,702,593 | 904 | $3,119,528 | $70,863 |
| 2021 | $790,682 | $2,768,909 | $2,768,909 | $2,045,655 | 942 | $2,474,926 | $47,581 |
| 2020 | $268,131 | $3,772,645 | $3,740,995 | $3,782,172 | 1,135 | — | $44,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mutual of America Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its Community Partnership Award recognizes nonprofit organizations that bring public, private, or social-sector leaders together as equal partners to strengthen communities.
The 2025 grants include organizations with varied missions. For example, iFoster describes its work as helping young people growing up outside their biological homes access resources and opportunities; Catholic Charities of Dallas says it addresses poverty, hunger, and homelessness; and The Arc of Tennessee says it promotes the well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 539 grants totaling $838,788. Grants ranged from $1 to $100,000, with a median of $150. The largest listed grants included $100,000 to Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, $75,000 to iFoster, and $50,000 each to Catholic Charities of Dallas, Heartbound Ministries, Seattle Foundation, and The Arc of Tennessee. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating purposes.
The Community Partnership Award is listed as active. It recognizes six organizations annually; the Thomas J. Moran Award offers $100,000, and the Frances R. Hesselbein Award offers $75,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sara Wiencken as chairman of the board and director; Alison Miller as president and director; John Clare as vice president and director; Jamie Zendel as vice president; Debra Junio as treasurer; Amy Latkin as secretary; and Debra Cruz as director.
Mutual of America Foundation is led by Alison Miller, President & Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Miller
President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sara Wiencken
Chairman of the Board & Director
Director → Chairman of the Board & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Debra Cruz
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Clare
Vice President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Amy Latkin
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Debra Junio
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jamie Zendel
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Aferdita Gutierrez (2020–2024) — Executive Vice President & CFO
- Former: Michelle A. Rozich (2020–2024) — Executive Vice President, Risk Management & Internal Auditor
- Former: Lisa M. Loughry (2021–2024) — Chairmn, President, CEO & Director
- Former: Paul F. Stephen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomasin Mullen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: James J. Roth (2020–2021) — Sevp, General Counsel, Secretary & Director
- Former: Ladoverick Huggins (2021) — Sfvp & Director of Moa Found. Awards
- Former: Vincent R. Fitzpatrick III (2021) — Vice President, Ass. General Counsel & Corp Secretary
- Former: Chris W. Festog (2020) — Sevp, CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Scott H. Rothstein (2020) — Executive Vice President, Dep. General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Thomas Gilliam (2020) — Chairmn, President, CEO & Director
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 Mutual of America Foundation
How much does Mutual of America Foundation give each year?
Mutual of America Foundation gave $839K across 539 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 1,032 grants.
What is Mutual of America Foundation's typical grant size?
Mutual of America Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150, and its average grant was $1,556, across 539 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mutual of America Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Mutual of America Foundation give grants?
Mutual of America Foundation's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (12%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (98 grants), Washington, DC (22 grants), Milwaukee, WI (10 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (10 grants).
Does Mutual of America Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mutual of America Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (539 of 539) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mutual of America Foundation's largest grantees?
Mutual of America Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc ($100,000), Ifoster Inc ($75,000) and Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mutual of America Foundation?
Mutual of America Foundation reported $136K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mutual of America Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its Community Partnership Award recognizes nonprofit organizations that bring public, private, or social-sector leaders together as equal partners to strengthen communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mutual of America Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mutual of America Foundation's EIN?
Mutual of America Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3443360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mutual of America Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mutual-of-america-foundation-morg_19bb6d675a7b4bc08c9b984ea751f3bf
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