RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glenview, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $707K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $202K.
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation at a glance
In short: RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation gave $47K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,500
- +132.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,300
- +39.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $707,305
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation
Who RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Chicago Food Depository ($28K). Together the top 5 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 447% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General | $28,000 |
| Mano-a-Mano Family Resource Center Round Lake Park, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Woodlands Academy Lake Forest, IL | Financail Aid Programfund | $5,000 |
| Justdane Madison, WI | General | $2,500 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry Glenview, IL | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $707,305 | $392,387 | $53,069 | $46,500 | 5 | $53,069 | $201,807 | $34,216 |
| 2024 | $559,955 | $18,581 | $34,556 | $20,000 | 3 | $34,556 | $19,451 | $31,256 |
| 2023 | $575,930 | $11,602 | $14,607 | $7,000 | 3 | $14,607 | $12,423 | $27,861 |
| 2022 | $578,935 | $30,238 | $20,634 | $8,500 | 3 | $20,634 | $30,238 | $27,956 |
| 2021 | $569,331 | $29,050 | $19,979 | $3,000 | 1 | $19,729 | $29,050 | $30,077 |
| 2020 | $560,260 | $-25,924 | $18,541 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $7,461 | $28,154 |
| 2019 | $604,725 | $17,633 | $37,150 | $19,000 | 7 | — | $17,633 | $30,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation is led by Kathryn Mullen, President on every filing since 2023; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn Mullen
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $500 (2025)
Alec Idlas
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Jacob Idlas
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Richard J. Mullen Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $500 (2025)
Robert J. Mullen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Teresa M. Mullen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $500 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathryn M. Idlas (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Margaret J. Mullen (2019–2022) — Secretary
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 $1K, to Robert J Mullen (Vice President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation
How much does RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation give each year?
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation gave $47K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation's typical grant size?
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,300, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation give grants?
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (5%).
Does RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation's largest grantees?
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Chicago Food Depository ($28,000), Mano-a-Mano Family Resource Center ($10,000) and Woodlands Academy ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation?
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation reported $707K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation's EIN?
RJ Mullen Sr and Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3690650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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