The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation
The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Russellville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $14,244,151
- +32955.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ATU Foundation ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 12% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $5K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ATU Foundation Russellville, AR | Funding for Bench Project | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,244,151 | $14,281,327 | $183,366 | $2,500 | 1 | $69,226 | $1,282,612 | $601,793 |
| 2023 | $43,092 | $7,531 | $5,527 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,210 | $6,152 | $1,956 |
| 2022 | $41,013 | $1,167 | $483 | — | — | — | $684 | $2,055 |
| 2021 | $40,051 | $1,038 | $505 | — | — | — | $533 | $1,795 |
| 2020 | $39,218 | $1,015 | $505 | — | — | — | $510 | $1,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $602K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation is led by M. M. Croom Jr., President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. M. Croom Jr.
President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Sara Pledger
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Gaye Croom
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bucky Croom (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Gaye Croom (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Bert Mullens (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Annette Mullens (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to M M Croom Jr (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation
How much does The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation give each year?
The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation?
The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $602K (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.
Where does The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation operate?
The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation's EIN?
The Bert and Annette Mullens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0845436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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