The Mufson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 22-3491505 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Legal Services Inc | New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Brc (Formerly Bowery Residents Committee) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spur Local | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund (Formerly the Neediest Cases Fund) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Columbia University (Double Discovery) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Center for Food Action | Englewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Studio Theatre | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Girls Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Levine Music | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $42,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611779349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3491505
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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