Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation
PETER W MULLIN FAMILY is a private foundation based in Oxnard, California. Its 2024 filing reports 48 grants totaling $870,000, including support for California organizations in areas such as education, health, the arts, faith-based services, and recreation. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 50 grants totaling $760,000.
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation gave $760K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $760,000
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,200
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $152,473,919
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1421 Emerson Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033
Phone: (805) 385-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sherman Library & Gardens ($75K). Together the top 10 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 139 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The other listed recipient-state shares were Maryland, Washington, and Massachusetts at 2% each, and Virginia at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 342% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2021) to $870K (2024). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $760K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Library & Gardens Corona Del Mar, CA | Discretionary Grant | $75,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation Greenbrae, CA | Discretionary Grant | $50,000 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | Discretionary Grant | $50,000 |
| Church by the Sea Laguna Beach, CA | Discretionary Grant | $45,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service Culver City, CA | Discretionary Grant | $35,000 |
| Saint Monica Preparatory Santa Monica, CA | Discretionary Grant | $31,000 |
| Sandals Church Hunter Park Riverside, CA | Discretionary Grant | $30,000 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust Tiburon, CA | Discretionary Grant | $20,000 |
| Friends of FAI New York, NY | Discretionary Grant | $20,000 |
| Global Partnerships Seattle, WA | Discretionary Grant | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,473,919 | $911,471 | $1,386,582 | $760,000 | 50 | $1,293,650 | — | $1,109,867 |
| 2024 | $150,713,970 | $144,186,113 | $1,414,034 | $870,000 | 48 | $1,384,789 | $41,355 | $952,200 |
| 2023 | $594,915 | $540,582 | $181,567 | $116,500 | 12 | $180,042 | — | $12,799 |
| 2022 | $304,018 | $1 | $175,604 | $172,000 | 15 | $173,939 | — | $20,272 |
| 2021 | $479,621 | $571,490 | $111,510 | $108,320 | 14 | $109,945 | — | $20,992 |
| 2020 | $19,641 | $468,857 | $454,691 | $452,500 | 8 | — | — | $14,306 |
| 2019 | $1,975 | $367,592 | $367,731 | $363,500 | 5 | — | — | $8,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 broader charitable mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Friends of Laguna Seca describes its mission as restoring and revitalizing the racing and recreation asset while preserving its historic racing legacy and supporting the local economy. Summer Search says it supports low-income high school students through mentoring, summer experiences, college advising, and a lasting support network. Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra says it works to support musical education in schools and the community.
Other 2024 recipients include Marlborough School, which describes itself as an independent college-preparatory school for young women, and Union Rescue Mission, which says it provides emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $870,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median award of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $55,000 to Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust and $50,000 each to Friends of Laguna Seca, Marin Health Foundation, Oberlin Dance Company, Sherman Library & Gardens, and UC Davis Foundation. Each of those grants was reported for general operating support. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 50 grants totaling $760,000.
Other reported 2024 grants included $40,000 to Saint Monica Preparatory and Summer Search; $35,000 to Church by the Sea; and $30,000 to Sandals Church Hunter Park. Among additional grantees, Global Partnerships received $20,000, Marlborough School received $15,000, and Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey J. Brown as chairman; Brian P. Mullin, Timothy P. Mullin, and Jeffrey B. O’Neill as vice presidents; Merle Mullin as secretary; Susan Bendrick as assistant secretary; Darcy A. Cobb as treasurer; and Anne J. Alario as assistant treasurer.
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation is led by Jeffrey J. Brown, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey J. Brown
Chairman
Vice President → Vice President & Chairman, 2023
Vice President & Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$25K (2024) → $25K (2025)
Brian P. Mullin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Darcy A. Cobb
Vice President
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Merle Mullin
Secretary
Secretary & Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Timothy P. Mullin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Jeffrey B. O'Neill
Treasurer
Treasurer & Vice President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Anne J. Alario
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bendrick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Peter W. Mullin (2019–2023) — Chairman · Filing note: Thru 91823
- Former: Richard M. Ferry (2019–2023) — CFO & Vice President · Filing note: Thru 103023
- Former: James P. Dowd (2019) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Jeffrey J Brown (Chairman). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation gave $760K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $870K across 48 grants.
What is Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,200, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (15 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Grant" (50 grants).
Who are Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sherman Library & Gardens ($75,000), Marin Health Foundation ($50,000) and Sonoma State University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation?
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation reported $152.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No broader charitable mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4442949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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