The Muller Family Foundation
The Muller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boerne, Texas. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Muller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Muller Family Foundation gave $62K across 18 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $61,789
- -17.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 18
- -48.6% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $3,433
- +60.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $200
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Muller Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked as its final return, so this policy should not be read as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1828, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-9321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Muller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($30K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 100% of 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The listed grants include recipients in Texas and one $300 grant to Shriners Hospital for Children in Ransom, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Muller Family Foundation gives
- 67% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $75K (2019). In 2020 it made 18 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | For Operating Budget | $29,989 |
| San Antonio Jewish Federation San Antonio, TX | For Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| St Mark Presbyterian Church Boerne, TX | For Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Boerne, TX | For Operating Budget | $1,500 |
| UTRGV Surgical Ed Fund Edinburg, TX | For Operating Budget | $500 |
| Joel Olsteen Ministries Houston, TX | For Operating Budget | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Ransom, WV | For Operating Budget | $300 |
| Legacy of Hope Austin, TX | For Operating Budget | $250 |
| Hill Country Family Services Boerne, TX | For Operating Budget | $200 |
| Wish for Our Heroes Boerne, TX | For Operating Budget | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $62,698 | $61,789 | 18 | — | $1,842 |
| 2019 | $62,698 | $1,624 | $75,431 | $75,050 | 35 | $1,249 | $5,043 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Muller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants went to organizations whose own stated missions include community food and poverty relief, support for military families, services for people in crisis, emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, and education and public radio.
For example, Hill Country Daily Bread describes its work as helping equip the Hill Country community with food, resources, and training for people in poverty and need. Hill Country Family Services says it supports wellness, stability, and independence for individuals and families in crisis. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $61,789. Grant sizes ranged from $50 to $29,989, with a median grant of $200.
Its largest listed grants were $29,989 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, $20,000 to the San Antonio Jewish Federation, and $7,500 to St Mark Presbyterian Church. Each was designated “For Operating Budget.” Other listed awards included $1,500 to Hill Country Daily Bread and $200 each to Hill Country Family Services and Wish for Our Heroes. Hill Country Daily Bread describes its mission as community food, resource, and training support; Wish for Our Heroes describes its work as helping military families with basic needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Kenneth D Muller as President/Director, Ada N Muller as Vice President/Director, and Stanley L Blend as Secretary-Treasurer/Director.
The Muller Family Foundation is led by Kenneth D Muller, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Kenneth D Muller
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ada N Muller
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stanley L Blend
Secretary Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Muller Family Foundation
How much does The Muller Family Foundation give each year?
The Muller Family Foundation gave $62K across 18 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $75K across 35 grants.
What is The Muller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Muller Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $3,433, across 18 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Muller Family Foundation give grants?
The Muller Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (5 grants) and Boerne, TX (5 grants).
Does The Muller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Muller Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Muller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Muller Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($29,989), San Antonio Jewish Federation ($20,000) and St Mark Presbyterian Church ($7,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Muller Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Muller Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Muller Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Muller 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 Muller Family Foundation's EIN?
The Muller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4855853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does The Muller Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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