The Muhs Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySierra Madre, California · EIN 20-8026913 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$184K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of St Rita | Sierra Madre, CA | Contribution | $55,000 |
| Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center | Sierra Madre, CA | Contribution | $30,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Archdiocese of LA - Called to Renew | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity | Monrovia, CA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Glaac | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Archdiocese of LA - Together in Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | South Pasadena, CA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Johns Seminary | Camarillo, CA | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Dolores Mission Church | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Sierra Madre Community Foundation | Sierra Madre, CA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team | Sierra Madre, CA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| 826La | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Ag Bell Association | Washington, DC | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Foothill Unity Center | Monrovia, CA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Friends in Deed | Pasadena, CA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| One Child at a Time Scholarship Fund | Newhall, CA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Compassionow | San Dimas, CA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Mount Wilson Observatory | Pasadena, CA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Nami Glendale | Glendale, CA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn | Sierra Madre, CA | Contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $167,000 | 26 |
| 2022 | $181,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600639349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8026913
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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