Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation
The Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it awarded 35 grants totaling $1,507,400 to organizations including an Ohio university foundation, Pittsburgh-area service organizations, and nonprofits working in Kansas City and elsewhere.
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), top state Ohio. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,507,400
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,069
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $24,797,665
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (7 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (44% 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 Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it has no required formal application forms. Applicants must submit documentation of the charitable purpose of the grant and the organization’s tax-exempt status. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Philip And Patricia Muck Char F
Mailing address: PO Box 1158, Wexford, PA 15090-1158
Phone: (412) 261-0779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Ohio University Foundation ($653K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 211 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (44%) and Pennsylvania (36%). Other listed shares were Missouri (5%), Alaska (3%), and Oregon (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 35 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2019–2025). 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 $190K (2019) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | Philip F. & Patricia S. | $652,500 |
| Holy Family Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Nazareth Prep High School | $175,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Pittsburgh, PA | West Mifflin Complex | $80,000 |
| Abiding Missions Pittsburgh, PA | New Community Chaplain & | $65,000 |
| Pawsperity Kansas City, MO | General | $50,000 |
| TECH25 Pittsburgh, PA | Pennsylvania's Creative | $50,000 |
| Covenant House of Alaska Anchorage, AK | Youth Transitioning Out of | $40,000 |
| Glade Run Foundation Zelienople, PA | Summer Adventure Program & | $30,000 |
| American Whitewater Springfield, OR | Mid-Atlantic Region | $29,000 |
| Cultivate Kansas City Kansas City, MO | New Roots Program | $25,000 |
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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 | $24,797,665 | $1,137,924 | $1,751,474 | $1,507,400 | 35 | $1,529,389 | $952,119 | $1,586,824 |
| 2024 | $25,411,216 | $1,742,910 | $1,607,344 | $1,424,000 | 40 | $1,424,000 | $1,581,284 | $1,476,507 |
| 2023 | $25,275,643 | $880,013 | $1,566,214 | $1,420,300 | 39 | $1,420,300 | $729,124 | $1,355,348 |
| 2022 | $25,961,844 | $10,177,519 | $1,405,619 | $1,244,000 | 40 | $1,244,000 | $421,947 | $1,282,790 |
| 2021 | $17,189,417 | $736,459 | $1,149,128 | $1,022,630 | 57 | $1,022,630 | $631,579 | $1,014,935 |
| 2020 | $17,602,100 | $1,221,600 | $786,943 | $663,000 | 38 | — | $1,078,636 | $861,764 |
| 2019 | $17,172,745 | $17,326,409 | $193,596 | $190,000 | 11 | — | $749,858 | $71,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Ohio University Foundation describes its role as supporting Ohio University’s mission of students’ intellectual and personal development. Holy Family Institute says it empowers children and families to lead responsible lives and build healthy relationships. Abiding Missions describes its work as community development grounded in restorative justice and transformational development. Other recipients describe work in family support, services for people in need, job training, river conservation, and sustainable local food systems.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $1,507,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $652,500, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest listed awards included $652,500 to The Ohio University Foundation, $175,000 to Holy Family Institute, $80,000 to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, $65,000 to Abiding Missions, and $50,000 each to Pawsperity and Tech25.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine A. Rotella as trustee and distribution committee member, and Patricia A. Muck and Stephen M. Muck as distribution committee members. Advisory committee members listed are James S. Rotella, Michelle A. Rotella, Amy M. Greene, Rebecca Muck, Wen J. Vaughan-Muck, and Alexandra Muck.
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine A. Rotella
Trustee & Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Alexandra Muck
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $2K (2025)
Amy M. Greene
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $2K (2025)
James S. Rotella
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Michelle A. Rotella
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $2K (2025)
Rebecca Muck
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $2K (2025)
Wen J. Vaughan-Muck
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $2K (2025)
Patricia A. Muck
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Muck
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael A. Muck (2019–2024) — Trustee & Distribution Committee Member
- Former: Mark J. Rotella (2021–2022) — Advisory Committee Member
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 $3K, to James S Rotella (Advisory Committee Member). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation
How much does Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation give each year?
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation gave $1.5M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 40 grants.
What is Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $43,069, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation give grants?
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants), Kansas City, MO (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Ohio University Foundation ($652,500), Holy Family Institute ($175,000) and Society of St Vincent De Paul ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation?
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Ohio University Foundation describes its role as supporting Ohio University’s mission of students’ intellectual and personal development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it has no required formal application forms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7097514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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