The Mufson Family Foundation
The Mufson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $59,500 through 15 grants to charitable organizations.
The Mufson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mufson Family Foundation gave $60K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,500
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,967
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $501,105
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mufson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3046 Newark Street Nw, Washington, DC 20008-3341
Phone: (202) 334-6414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mufson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Jersey Legal Services Inc ($11K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (46%), Washington, DC (24%), New Jersey (23%), Connecticut (5%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mufson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Legal Services Inc New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| BRC (Formerly Bowery Residents Committee) New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spur Local Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund (Formerly the Neediest Cases Fund) New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Center for Food Action Englewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $501,105 | $96,545 | $63,814 | $59,500 | 15 | $59,500 | $92,231 | $53,927 |
| 2024 | $468,374 | $72,819 | $54,236 | $52,000 | 13 | $52,000 | $70,583 | $44,336 |
| 2023 | $449,791 | $59,266 | $45,774 | $42,500 | 12 | $42,500 | $55,992 | $38,159 |
| 2022 | $436,299 | $34,326 | $52,989 | $50,500 | 16 | $50,500 | $37,025 | $39,432 |
| 2021 | $454,962 | $67,553 | $55,001 | $50,600 | 16 | $50,600 | $67,553 | $46,267 |
| 2020 | $442,410 | $57,816 | $48,816 | $46,100 | 15 | — | $57,816 | $36,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mufson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Central Jersey Legal Services says it provides free legal assistance to people unable to afford it in three New Jersey counties. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Studio Theatre says it produces contemporary theatre in Washington, DC, and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $59,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median grant of $3,500. All listed grant purposes were unrestricted.
Notable 2025 grants included $11,000 to Central Jersey Legal Services; $6,000 to Doctors Without Borders; $5,000 each to BRC, Spur Local, The New York Times Communities Fund, and World Central Kitchen; and $4,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Mufson, Laura Mufson, and Daniel Mufson as foundation managers.
The Mufson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Mufson
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Mufson
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Mufson
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
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 Mufson Family Foundation
How much does The Mufson Family Foundation give each year?
The Mufson Family Foundation gave $60K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 13 grants.
What is The Mufson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mufson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,967, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mufson Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Mufson Family Foundation give grants?
The Mufson Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and New Jersey (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Mufson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mufson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mufson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mufson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Jersey Legal Services Inc ($11,000), Doctors Without Borders ($6,000) and BRC (Formerly Bowery Residents Committee) ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mufson Family Foundation?
The Mufson Family Foundation reported $501K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mufson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Central Jersey Legal Services says it provides free legal assistance to people unable to afford it in three New Jersey counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mufson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mufson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mufson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3491505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mufson Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mufson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mufson-family-foundation-morg_624e575502c2411f839df4e2153c831a
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