The Catherine and Carl Mueller
The Catherine and Carl Mueller is a private foundation, based in Nassau, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $778K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Catherine and Carl Mueller at a glance
In short: The Catherine and Carl Mueller gave $104K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,000
- +114.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,333
- +114.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $777,815
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Catherine and Carl Mueller funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Special Olympics of New York ($26K). Together the top 6 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Catherine and Carl Mueller gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 200% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $104K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics of New York Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Health Lebanon, NH | Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mountain Lake PBS Plattsburgh, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Tri Lakes Humane Society Saranac Lake, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 | $777,815 | $20,376 | $113,908 | $104,000 | 6 | $107,600 | $19,485 | $53,902 |
| 2024 | $871,347 | $22,398 | $57,712 | $48,500 | 6 | $51,800 | $21,713 | $50,207 |
| 2023 | $906,661 | $42,171 | $55,091 | $47,826 | 5 | $49,926 | $37,406 | $46,409 |
| 2022 | $919,581 | $18,164 | $59,531 | $52,000 | 5 | $53,900 | $19,144 | $48,012 |
| 2021 | $960,948 | $21,097 | $60,149 | $50,000 | 5 | $54,549 | $18,547 | $53,357 |
| 2020 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Catherine and Carl Mueller reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Catherine and Carl Mueller's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen M. Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen M. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Catherine and Carl Mueller
How much does The Catherine and Carl Mueller give each year?
The Catherine and Carl Mueller gave $104K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 6 grants.
What is The Catherine and Carl Mueller's typical grant size?
The Catherine and Carl Mueller's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Catherine and Carl Mueller give grants?
The Catherine and Carl Mueller's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (25%) and Maryland (19%).
Does The Catherine and Carl Mueller give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Catherine and Carl Mueller's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Catherine and Carl Mueller's largest grantees?
The Catherine and Carl Mueller's largest 2025 grantees include Special Olympics of New York ($26,000), Dartmouth Hitchcock Health ($26,000) and Lutheran World Relief ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Catherine and Carl Mueller?
The Catherine and Carl Mueller reported $778K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Catherine and Carl Mueller's EIN?
The Catherine and Carl Mueller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6758048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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