The George C Musselman Family Foundation
The George C Musselman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Aurora, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $434.
The George C Musselman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The George C Musselman Family Foundation gave $6K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,240
- +1286.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,080
- +362.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $6,501
- -51.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (85% 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 George C Musselman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baker Community Arts Association ($5K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George C Musselman Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110 (2022) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Community Arts Association Aurora, CO | To help fund community musical concert series | $3,800 |
| Baker Community Arts Association Aurora, CO | To help fund community musical concert series | $1,500 |
| St Jude Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To help fund the organization's general mission | $940 |
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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 | $6,501 | $-732 | $6,247 | $6,240 | 3 | $6,240 | $434 | $423 |
| 2023 | $13,480 | $482 | $496 | $450 | 1 | $450 | $482 | $531 |
| 2022 | $13,494 | $401 | $110 | $110 | 1 | $110 | $401 | $567 |
| 2021 | $13,203 | $967 | $31 | — | — | — | $617 | $667 |
| 2020 | $12,267 | $1,564 | $3 | — | — | — | $814 | $639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George C Musselman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $423 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George C Musselman Family Foundation is led by James L Musselman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L Musselman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna J Ross
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Della M Musselman (2020–2023) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The George C Musselman Family Foundation
How much does The George C Musselman Family Foundation give each year?
The George C Musselman Family Foundation gave $6K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450 across 1 grant.
What is The George C Musselman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The George C Musselman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,080, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George C Musselman Family Foundation give grants?
The George C Musselman Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Does The George C Musselman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The George C Musselman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The George C Musselman Family Foundation?
The George C Musselman Family Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $423 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George C Musselman Family Foundation's EIN?
The George C Musselman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1570218. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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