The Mullen Family Foundation
The Mullen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Established in 1979, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic work across multiple states in the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+83.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$221K
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
-41.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+64.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support innovation in lifelong learning, community engagement, and civic strength.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education: Innovative K-12 education approaches with broader pedagogical impact; evolving the landscape of higher education; expanding and incorporating the arts or athletics into education and community building
- Civic Engagement: Building ways to protect and support democracy and civic engagement
- Children and Youth: Support for children, youth, family services, and child welfare
- Health: Health initiatives and support for diseases and conditions
- Human Services: General human services and orphanages
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: $100–$156,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states, with primary focus in Pennsylvania and New York. Additional states served include California, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,562,513 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $1,412,785 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $236,561 (2024)
- Investment Income: $48,870 (2024)
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,562,513 | $1,394,389 | $1,537,163 |
| Revenue | $1,412,785 | $99,711 | $64,338 |
| Expenses | $236,561 | $239,810 | $105,830 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $220,900 | $228,575 | $86,925 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,398,169 | $86,039 | $51,717 |
| Distributable Amount | $99,078 | $120,708 | $139,050 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by directors John J. Mullen and Joan Mullen, who serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J MULLEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOAN MULLEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1651 E Strasburg Rd West Chester, PA 19380-6417
Telephone: 215-265-5617
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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