Emil Muller Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPenfield, New York · EIN 14-1904829 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $26,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Patricia K Leo Executive Director |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 Penbrooke Drive Suite 5, Penfield NY 14526 |
| Phone | 5852135183 |
| Form and materials | The grant application process begins with a preliminary inquiry. Inquiries may be submitted by called the Foundation office at 585-213-5183, emailing info@fmmullerfdn.org, or completing the letter of inquiry form available on our website at www.emilmullerfdn.org/apply-for-a-grant. Organizations selected to move forward will be provided with the necessary forms and invited to submit a full application. |
| Deadlines | Inquiries are welcome at any time. Applicants invited to submit a full proposal may do so on a rolli |
| Restrictions | We provide funding to not-for-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organizations whose work aligns directly with our charitable priority-environmental conservation. Eligible organizations must be located in, and serving residents of, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties in New York State. For detailed definitions of our charitable interests and associated restrictions, please visit: www.emilmullerfdn.org/charitable-interests. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Lakes Community College Foundation | Canandaigua, NY | Muller Field Station Bunkhouse & Conservation Education | $267,266 |
| Rochester Museum & Science Center | Rochester, NY | Cumming Nature Center Treehouse Village | $50,000 |
| Seneca Park Zoo Society | Rochester, NY | Conservation Education and Outreach | $26,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Western New York | Rochester, NY | Camp Piperwood Improvements | $25,000 |
| Finger Lakes Trail Conference | Mt Morris, NY | Finger Lakes Trail, Bristol Hills Branch Trail Improvements | $17,049 |
| Corn Hill Waterfront & Navigation Foundation | Rochester, NY | Environmental Conservation Education | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Kipp Island Restoration | $12,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | Mumford, NY | Nature Center Programs | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422,315 | 8 |
| 2024 | $456,381 | 14 |
| 2023 | $314,060 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349100048
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1904829
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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