The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $6K.
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,301
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $1,217
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $160,045
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elements Learning Collaborative ($3K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elements Learning Collaborative Fairhaven, MA | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Cambridge Center for Adult Education Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Cambridge Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Salzburg Global Seminar Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $801 |
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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 | $160,045 | $8,174 | $8,170 | $7,301 | 6 | $7,301 | $6,418 | $8,048 |
| 2023 | $160,041 | $160,391 | $350 | — | — | — | $5,114 | $7,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is John McMullen, Officer on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
John McMullen
Officer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John a McMullen Charitable Foundation
How much does The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation give each year?
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,217, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation give grants?
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Elements Learning Collaborative ($2,500), Cambridge Center for Adult Education ($1,000) and Salvation Army of Cambridge ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation?
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation reported $160K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (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.
What is The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The John a McMullen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7141492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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