Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust
The Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It made 12 grants totaling $18,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including educational and religious organizations.
Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust gave $18K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,000
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $201,211
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9834 Tiffany Square Parkway, Saint Louis, MO 63123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Missouri received 36% and Ohio 28%; Florida received 12%, California 11%, and Georgia 4%. The listed grants also included recipients in North Carolina and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $19K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,000 |
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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 | $201,211 | $34,583 | $23,482 | $18,000 | 12 | $18,000 | $29,101 | $437 |
| 2023 | $189,730 | $12,252 | $20,008 | $14,600 | 12 | $14,600 | $6,845 | $244 |
| 2022 | $197,486 | $6,987 | $21,466 | $16,300 | 9 | $16,300 | $1,821 | $541 |
| 2021 | $211,965 | $18,742 | $24,594 | $18,600 | 9 | — | $12,748 | $15,895 |
| 2020 | $221,130 | $23,698 | $22,755 | $18,800 | 9 | — | $19,743 | $15,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $437 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included a school grant to Cedarville University and grants designated for religious purposes. Cedarville University describes its mission as transforming lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. Sunshine Ministries says it provides Christian social services to poor and needy people in an individual recipient describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave 12 grants totaling $18,000. Grants ranged from $750 to $3,000, with a median of $1,250. Notable grants included $3,000 to Cedarville University, $2,250 to CRU Foundation, and $2,000 each to Finish Line Ministries, an individual recipient, and Sunshine Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Nothum and Ronald Nothum as trustees.
Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Nothum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald Nothum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust
How much does Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust give each year?
Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust gave $18K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 12 grants.
What is Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust's typical grant size?
Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust give grants?
Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust's top state is Missouri, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (28%) and Florida (13%).
Does Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (10 grants).
How large is Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust?
Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust reported $201K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $437 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included a school grant to Cedarville University and grants designated for religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust?
The trust 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 Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust's EIN?
Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1269317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Victor J Mueller Charitable and Educational Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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