The Mulva Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2005 and based in Austin, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 20-3221183) focused on strategic philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including medicine, education, youth programs, and the Catholic Church.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$540.6M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$25.7M
+36.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
-38.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+123.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass:
- Medicine and healthcare
- Education
- Youth programs
- Catholic Church and religious organizations
- Affordable housing
- Support for homeless populations
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis with no public application process. Grant decisions are made through trustee discretion rather than open solicitation.
Grant Range
from small amounts to multi-million dollar commitments, with recent grants reaching up to $75 million
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, with particular emphasis on Austin and Houston. The foundation also provides support to institutions in Wisconsin, reflecting connections to the founders' educational backgrounds.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $540,562,650 (as of 2024)
- Total assets: $468,000,000 (as of 2023)
Annual Activity (2024):
- Total revenues: $63,688,108
- Total expenses: $31,310,574
- Total grants, contributions: $19,705,731
- Investment income and dividends: $11,650,576
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $26,811,100
Annual Activity (2023):
- Total revenues: $45,100,000
- Total expenses: $23,900,000
Staffing:
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $540,562,650 | $467,771,060 | $400,712,170 |
| Revenue | $63,688,108 | $45,133,111 | $33,205,335 |
| Expenses | $31,310,574 | $23,888,139 | $22,969,391 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $25,768,545 | $18,861,541 | $19,584,892 |
| Net Investment Income | $40,050,520 | $22,498,223 | $16,428,101 |
| Distributable Amount | $24,645,293 | $20,813,296 | $19,658,221 |
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
118 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 was established by James J. Mulva and his wife Miriam B. Mulva.
James J. Mulva:
- Former Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips (2002-2012)
- Former President of Phillips Petroleum Company (1999-2002)
- Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business (BBA 1968, MBA 1969)
- Named Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin in 2005
Miriam B. Mulva:
- Graduate of St. Norbert College near Green Bay, Wisconsin
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J MULVA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MIRIAM B MULVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN MULVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN MULVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK MULVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARVEY L BLACK JR | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting cultural and educational initiatives:
The Mulva Cultural Center announced programs for low-income families
Mulva Cultural Center announces program for low-income families - Press TimesThe Mulva Cultural Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for construction in De Pere, Wisconsin
Mulva Cultural Center announces program for low-income families - Press TimesThe Mulva Cultural Center opened to the public in 2023
Mulva Cultural Center announces program for low-income families - Press TimesThe foundation provided a $20 million gift to OU ROTC (Oklahoma University ROTC program)
The Mulvas are recognized for transformative philanthropy toward their alma maters, with giving to the University of Texas at Austin beginning with a $100 gift in 1986 and growing to some of the largest donations in the university's history.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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