The Mulva Family Foundation
The Mulva Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and programs connected with Catholic missions and education, health care, housing, homelessness, and other services.
Key facts about The Mulva Family Foundation
In short: The Mulva Family Foundation gave $25.7M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Wisconsin. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-3221183
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,730,054
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $1,169,548
- Median grant
- $310,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024)
- Total assets
- $540,541,565
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$540.5M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$25.7M
+36.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
-38.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+123.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mulva Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Mulva Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $346K; repeat grants $1.9M. How we count
Medians: $182K first-time, $260K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a Catholic mission, a new business school, homeless services, cancer programs, seminarians, affordable housing, ROTC, a domestic abuse support organization, and a clinic.
The grantee organizations describe their own work in varied terms. Missionaries of the Word says its mission is to live in Jesus and draw souls to the Father. The Gateway Collective describes its work as providing housing within a community intended to help people prosper. Golden House says it provides confidential support, including counseling and temporary shelter, to people affected by domestic abuse. St. Gianna Molla Clinic describes itself as a teaching Catholic clinic that serves patients while providing Catholic medical care and education. Journey to Adult Success says it helps at-risk young people and youth transitioning from foster care make successful transitions to adulthood.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $25,730,054. Grant amounts ranged from $26 to $14,957,805, with a median of $310,000. The largest grants included $14,957,805 to Missionaries of the Word for Catholic mission support; $3 million to the University of Texas at Austin for a new business school; $1.2 million to St. John’s Ministries for homeless support; and two $1 million grants to UT MD Anderson Cancer Center for melanoma and prostate cancer programs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Wisconsin (74%) and Texas (22%), with shares also reported for Washington, DC (4%), Nevada (1%), and Colorado (0%). Percentages are reported as provided and may not sum to 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14.4M (2020) to $25.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $25.7M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Missionaries of the Word ($15.0M). Together the top 10 received $25.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 35 grants of 118 (30%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missionaries of the Word Baileys HBR, WI | Support for Catholic Mission | $14,957,805 |
| The University of Texas at Austin San Antonio, TX | Support for New Business School | $3,000,000 |
| St John's Ministries Green Bay, WI | Support for Homeless | $1,200,000 |
| UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Support for Melanoma Program | $1,000,000 |
| UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Support for Prostate Cancer Program | $1,000,000 |
| Catholic Fndn - Diocese Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Support for Seminarians | $940,000 |
| Pontifical North American College Washington, DC | Support for Seminarian Training & Ed | $914,400 |
| The Gateway Collective Green Bay, WI | Support for Affordable Housing | $500,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin San Antonio, TX | Support for Rotc | $500,000 |
| Golden House Green Bay, WI | Support for Buildinig New Facility | $400,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,730,054 | 22 |
| 2023 | $18,829,211 | 36 |
| 2022 | $19,566,325 | 39 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $540,541,565 | $467,771,060 | $400,712,170 |
| Revenue | $63,688,108 | $50,173,498 | $33,205,335 |
| Expenses | $31,331,659 | $23,888,139 | $22,969,391 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $25,768,545 | $18,861,541 | $19,584,892 |
| Net Investment Income | $40,050,520 | $27,538,610 | $16,428,101 |
| Distributable Amount | $24,645,293 | $20,743,234 | $19,658,221 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James J Mulva as president; Miriam B Mulva, Stephen Mulva, Jonathan Mulva, and Patrick Mulva as directors; and Harvey L Black Jr as secretary.
The Mulva Family Foundation is led by James J. Mulva, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J. Mulva
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam B. Mulva
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Mulva
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Mulva
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Mulva
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harvey L. Black Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Carrig (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 200 Congress Avenue 49Ut, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (281) 500-7015
Frequently asked questions about The Mulva Family Foundation
How much does The Mulva Family Foundation give each year?
The Mulva Family Foundation gave $25.7M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18.8M across 36 grants.
What is The Mulva Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mulva Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $310,000, and its average grant was $1,169,548, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mulva Family Foundation that year got $346K on average.
Where does The Mulva Family Foundation give grants?
The Mulva Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (7 grants), De Pere, WI (4 grants), San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Mulva Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Mulva Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Catholic Mission" (3 grants).
Who are The Mulva Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mulva Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Missionaries of the Word ($14,957,805), The University of Texas at Austin ($3,500,000 across 2 grants) and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center ($2,000,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mulva Family Foundation?
The Mulva Family Foundation reported $540.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mulva Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a Catholic mission, a new business school, homeless services, cancer programs, seminarians, affordable housing, ROTC, a domestic abuse support organization, and a clinic. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mulva Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mulva Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mulva Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3221183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mulva 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.
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