The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 65-6047139

The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $204K.

Key facts about The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable

In short: The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable gave $157K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), top state Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
65-6047139
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$156,549
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$52,183
Median grant
$52,183
Total assets
$2,308,541
Primary geography
Indiana (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$157K

+14.5% YoY

Grant Count

3

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$52K

+14.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable reported a distributable amount of $187K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

Ann HarborGainesvilleWest Lafayette

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K3 grants20193 grants20203 grants20213 grants20223 grants20233 grants20243 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Purdue University: $52KPurdue University$52KUniversity of Michigan: $52KUniversity of Michigan$52KUniversity of Florida: $52KUniversity of Florida$52K

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K6$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
PURDUE UNIVERSITY West Lafayette, INGENERAL$52,183
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Harbor, MIGENERAL$52,183
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Gainesville, FLGENERAL$52,183

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,308,541$2,281,116$2,286,839
Revenue$233,756$183,218$165,227
Expenses$206,633$185,489$183,561
Qualifying Distributions$174,049$154,228$158,256
Net Investment Income$203,594$154,985$135,229
Distributable Amount$187,181$174,050$153,678

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
  8. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
  9. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
  10. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
  11. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
  12. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • JP Morgan Chase Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    $38K (2019) → $44K (2021)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

JP Morgan Chase Bank N a — Trustee: $44KJP Morgan Chase Bank N aTrustee$44K

Frequently asked questions about The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable

How much does The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable give each year?

The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable gave $157K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 3 grants.

What is The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable's typical grant size?

The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable's median grant in 2025 was $52,183, and its average grant was $52,183, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable give grants?

The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable's top state is Indiana, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (33%) and Florida (33%).

Does The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable?

The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable's EIN?

The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6047139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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