The Mulvihill Family Foundation
The Mulvihill Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palatine, Illinois. It made 19 grants totaling $215,250 in filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations including schools, youth services, humanitarian organizations, and community organizations.
The Mulvihill Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mulvihill Family Foundation gave $215K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,250
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,329
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $950,435
- -9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mulvihill Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 675 N North Court Ste 450, Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: (847) 634-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mulvihill Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regina Dominican High School ($95K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 80 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to Kansas, 8% to Missouri, 6% to Colorado, and 4% to the District of Columbia. The listed grants also included recipients in New York and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mulvihill Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 292% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 240% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Dominican High School Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $95,000 |
| Josephinum Academy Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ignite Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lalmba Association Longmont, CO | Charitable | $13,250 |
| Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers Overland Park, KS | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Kansas Topeka, KS | Charitable | $11,000 |
| The Lighthouse - Missouri Baptist Children's Home Bridgeton, MO | Charitable | $9,250 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Washington, DC | Charitable | $8,250 |
| Concern Worldwide US Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $950,435 | $139,270 | $235,345 | $215,250 | 19 | $217,815 | $121,740 | $90,678 |
| 2023 | $1,046,510 | $71,898 | $148,411 | $129,750 | 15 | $132,215 | $55,702 | $84,641 |
| 2022 | $1,123,023 | $50,249 | $135,933 | $116,500 | 21 | $118,810 | $33,126 | $89,244 |
| 2021 | $1,208,707 | $54,202 | $77,958 | $54,850 | 7 | $57,665 | $33,909 | $95,013 |
| 2020 | $1,232,463 | $86,270 | $117,494 | $97,600 | 18 | — | $69,126 | $85,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mulvihill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. IGNITE says it works to build community, hope, and opportunity for youth experiencing homelessness by meeting immediate needs and helping them achieve independence and stable housing. LALMBA Association says it provides medical services, education, empowerment opportunities, and support for vulnerable populations in rural African communities.
Other grantees describe missions that include helping people in extreme poverty (Concern Worldwide US Inc), serving communities before, during, and after disasters (Team Rubicon), and providing education and resettlement support to refugees and their families in Chicago (Madonna Mission). The University Club Foundation says it provides educational scholarships and preserves certain historic and architecturally significant buildings; Face the Future Foundation says it raises funds and public awareness in support of the Craniofacial Center at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $215,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $95,000, with a median grant of $5,500.
The largest reported grants included $95,000 to Regina Dominican High School, $25,000 to Josephinum Academy, and $15,000 to IGNITE, all in Illinois. Other grants included $13,250 to LALMBA Association; $11,000 each to Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers and Ronald McDonald House of Kansas; $9,250 to The Lighthouse – Missouri Baptist Children’s Home; $9,000 to Harvesters Community Food Network; and $8,250 to Sudan Relief Fund. Each of these grants was listed with the purpose “CHARITABLE.”
Additional reported grants included $5,500 to Concern Worldwide US Inc, $3,000 to Team Rubicon, and $2,500 to Come to Believe Network. In the 2024 filing, Madonna Mission received $1,500, and the University Club Foundation and Face the Future Foundation each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists five co-trustees: Mary L Mulvihill Skalkos, Patricia Mulvihill, Joan Mulvihill Kitchie, Carol Mulvihill, and Nancy Mulvihill Bollig.
The Mulvihill Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Mulvihill
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan Mulvihill Kitchie
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary L. Mulvihill Skalkos
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Mulvihill Bollig
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Mulvihill
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel D. Mulvihill (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Mulvihill Family Foundation
How much does The Mulvihill Family Foundation give each year?
The Mulvihill Family Foundation gave $215K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 15 grants.
What is The Mulvihill Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mulvihill Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $11,329, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mulvihill Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Mulvihill Family Foundation give grants?
The Mulvihill Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (10%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mulvihill Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Mulvihill Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are The Mulvihill Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mulvihill Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regina Dominican High School ($95,000), Josephinum Academy ($25,000) and Ignite ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mulvihill Family Foundation?
The Mulvihill Family Foundation reported $950K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mulvihill Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mulvihill Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mulvihill Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mulvihill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3153724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mulvihill Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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