The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Southport, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing describes a grantmaking policy focused on preselected charitable organizations and says its awards are restricted to Lower Fairfield County nonprofits, with preference for organizations serving Wilton and Norwalk.
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc gave $123K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,000
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,241
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,167,403
- -7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists no set application form and says to include information about the organization and the purpose of the grant. Its stated restriction is Lower Fairfield County nonprofits, with preference for organizations serving Wilton and Norwalk. The filing lists James D Funnell Jr Esq as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that materials are due no later than December 1 of each calendar year. The 2026 date, December 1, 2026, is upcoming.
- Deadline
- The filing states that materials are due no later than December 1 of each calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: James D Funnell Jr Esq
Mailing address: Brody Wilkinson Pc 2507 Post Road, Southport, CT 06890
Phone: (203) 319-7100
Email: jfunnell@brodywilk.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining reported shares were Massachusetts (3%), New York (2%), Colorado (1%), and New Hampshire (1%). The foundation’s filing specifies Lower Fairfield County nonprofits, with preference for organizations serving Wilton and Norwalk.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 29 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2022) to $242K (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Bloomfield, CT | Operations | $15,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Storrs, CT | Operations | $15,000 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County Wilton, CT | Operations | $15,000 |
| Wilton Library Association Inc Wilton, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Plan of Connecticut Hartford, CT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Mark Twain Library Redding, CT | Operations | $8,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | Operations | $7,000 |
| Redding Social Services Redding Center, CT | Operations | $6,000 |
| Wilton Interfaith Council Wilton, CT | Operations | $6,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,167,403 | $93,119 | $182,646 | $123,000 | 29 | $132,206 | $42,680 | $128,742 |
| 2023 | $1,257,002 | $229,369 | $175,018 | $128,000 | 33 | $134,919 | $189,270 | $113,738 |
| 2022 | $1,202,651 | $23,175 | $153,854 | $106,000 | 18 | $113,305 | — | $115,291 |
| 2021 | $1,332,867 | $96,355 | $188,357 | $139,000 | 28 | $146,539 | $53,539 | $126,214 |
| 2020 | $1,418,835 | $42,373 | $299,679 | $242,000 | 32 | — | — | $123,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported: Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation says its mission is to increase independence for blind people by providing guide dogs; Wilton Library Association describes its work as providing collections, programs, and services for the Wilton community; and Bridgeport Hospital Foundation says it supports Bridgeport Hospital, including through fundraising.
Other recipients included Malta House, which describes serving homeless pregnant and parenting young women and their children, and Dorothy Day Hospitality House, whose volunteers prepare and serve meals to neighbors in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $123,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000. Larger awards included $15,000 each to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, University of Connecticut Foundation, and Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County; $12,000 to Wilton Library Association; and $10,000 to Plan of Connecticut. Each was listed for operations. Other reported awards included $1,000 to Wise Animal Rescue and $500 to Dorothy Day Hospitality House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James D Funnell Jr as president and Neil Phillips as secretary.
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc is led by James D Funnell Jr., President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D Funnell Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Neil Phillips
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
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 $13K, to James D Funnell Jr (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc
How much does The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc gave $123K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $128K across 33 grants.
What is The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,241, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westport, CT (4 grants), Wilton, CT (3 grants), Danbury, CT (3 grants) and Redding, CT (2 grants).
Does The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (29 grants).
Who are The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation ($15,000), University of Connecticut Foundation ($15,000) and Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc?
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1481432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jane-t-muhlethaler-foundation-inc-morg_7b50c75feffe46d6b31dda21c211ddec
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