The Florence M Muller Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PENFIELD, NY EIN: 13-4275798 Website

The Florence M Muller Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 2004 and based in Penfield, New York. The foundation was created to support the philanthropic vision of its founder and namesake, Florence M Muller. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation is dedicated to promoting the welfare of the community and the natural environment through strategic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$28.7M

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+66.1% YoY

Grant Count

+39.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+19.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Florence M Muller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Florence M Muller Foundation is dedicated to promoting the welfare of the community and the natural environment through grantmaking that supports:

Child well-being
Education
Health care
Environmental conservation

The foundation honors its founder's charitable interests and welcomes applications from not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations that align with these priorities.

Grantmaking

The foundation is **possibly open to applications** and does not restrict grantmaking to preselected organizations only. Organizations are encouraged to:

Grant Range

** $250 to $203,300

How to Apply

The foundation is **possibly open to applications** and does not restrict grantmaking to preselected organizations only. Organizations are encouraged to:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses on six counties in New York State:

Monroe County
Livingston County
Ontario County
Seneca County
Wayne County
Yates County

Grant Distribution by State

New York $5.0M (99%)

MP $30K (1%)

North Carolina $16K (0%)

Massachusetts $15K (0%)

Ohio $14K (0%)

States

Massachusetts Mp North Carolina New York Ohio

Cities

BostonBrockportCanandaiguaClevelandDurhamElmiraFairportGenevaHiltonHoneoyeLivoniaLodiLyonsNew YorkNewarkPenfieldPenn YanPittsfordRchesterRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Assets: $28,344,224
Total Revenue: $1,858,171
Total Expenses: $1,179,724
Total Giving: $797,914–$1,024,017
Giving Rate: 3.7%

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $28.7 million
Total Revenue: $1,974,458
Total Expenses: $1,657,088
Net Income: $317,370

The foundation is supported by the Florence M Muller Revocable Trust.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$28,670,745	$28,344,224	$27,660,186
Revenue	$1,974,458	$1,858,171	$3,740,638
Expenses	$1,657,088	$1,179,724	$1,474,254
Qualifying Distributions	$1,555,355	$1,024,017	$1,309,480
Net Investment Income	$1,830,662	$1,372,423	$1,128,744
Distributable Amount	$1,446,973	$1,328,449	$1,263,990

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

152 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Finger Lakes Community College Foundation ($633,300), Hope Hall ($150,000), Children's Institute ($56,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Finger Lakes Community College Foundation Canandaigua, NY	Muller Field Station Conservation Education and Bunkhouse Capital	$633,300
Lakeview Cemetery Association Honeoye, NY	General Operating Fund	$1,000
St Mary's Church Honeoye, NY	Capital	$5,000
ESF College Foundation SYRACUSE, NY	Cranberry Pond Biological Station Scholarships	$7,000
Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association Rochester, NY	General Operating	$25,000
Hope Hall Rochester, NY	Capital Science Room Renovation	$150,000
Disability EmpowHer Network Rochester, NY	General Operating	$10,000
Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County Lyons, NY	General Operating	$30,000
Puppy Mill Rescue Team Brockport, NY	General Operating	$3,500
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester Rochester, NY	Capital House to Home Mobile Unit	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jean Muller-Rohland – President & Director
Edward L Short – Treasurer & Director
John A Thorne – Vice President/Director
Joseph Casion – Director
A Dirk Hightower – Secretary/Director
Patricia Leo – Executive Director (40 hours/week, $146,000 annual compensation)

Patricia Leo was appointed as the foundation's first executive director in 2018, bringing over 20 years of experience in community problem-solving, nonprofit administration, and grantmaking from her previous role at United Way of Greater Rochester.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jean Muller-Rohland	President & Director, As Req.	—	—
Edward L Short	Treasurer & Director, As Req.	—	—
John A Thorne	VP/Director, As Req.	—	—
Joseph Casion	Director, As Req.	—	—
A Dirk Hightower	Secretary/Director, As Req.	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 421 Penbrooke Drive, Suite 5, Penfield, NY 14526

Phone: (585) 381-3430 or (585) 213-5183

Website: www.fmmullerfdn.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Florence M Muller Foundation fund?

The Florence M Muller Foundation is dedicated to promoting the welfare of the community and the natural environment through grantmaking that supports: • Child well-being • Education • Health care • Environmental conservation The foundation honors its founder's charitable interests and welcomes applications from not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations that align with these priorities.

How do I apply for a grant from The Florence M Muller Foundation?

• **Grant Range:** $250 to $203,300 • **Median Grant Amount:** $18,000–$20,000 • **Typical Responsive Grants:** $5,000–$50,000 • **Annual Giving:** Approximately $797,914–$1,024,017 • **Number of Grants:** 23 grants awarded in 2023 The foundation is **possibly open to applications** and does not restrict grantmaking to preselected organizations only. Organizations are encouraged to: • Contact staff to schedule a conversation • Submit a brief online letter of inquiry • Reach out via phone or mail

Where does The Florence M Muller Foundation make grants?

The foundation focuses on six counties in New York State: • Monroe County • Livingston County • Ontario County • Seneca County • Wayne County • Yates County

What size grants does The Florence M Muller Foundation award?

In 2024, The Florence M Muller Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Florence M Muller Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Florence M Muller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Florence M Muller Foundation's EIN?

The Florence M Muller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4275798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.