The Mulani Family Foundation
The Mulani Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $177K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Mulani Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mulani Family Foundation gave $177K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $59K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $176,874
- -43.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $58,958
- +70.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $51,000
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Mulani Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Akshaya Patra Foundation USA ($106K). Together the top 3 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mulani Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $311K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Canoga Park, CA | General & Unrestricted | $105,874 |
| Give Foundation Inc Palo Alto, CA | VRTI program | $51,000 |
| Friends of Teach for India Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-1,687 | $185,202 | $176,874 | 3 | $185,187 | $1,057 | $1,923 |
| 2022 | $186,889 | $39,184 | $320,653 | $310,751 | 9 | $319,623 | $39,154 | $15,662 |
| 2021 | $468,358 | $29,542 | $59,272 | $50,000 | 1 | $59,165 | $29,527 | $26,604 |
| 2020 | $498,088 | $5,560 | $25,026 | — | — | — | $6,639 | $25,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mulani Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mulani Family Foundation is led by Narendra Mulani, Co- President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Narendra Mulani
Co- President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nita Mulani
Co- President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikhil Mulani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Mulani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Mulani Family Foundation
How much does The Mulani Family Foundation give each year?
The Mulani Family Foundation gave $177K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $311K across 9 grants.
What is The Mulani Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mulani Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $51,000, and its average grant was $58,958, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mulani Family Foundation give grants?
The Mulani Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%).
Does The Mulani Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Mulani Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Mulani Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Mulani Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Mulani Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mulani Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3050968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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