The Mullen Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4270223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$565K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $125,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation | Siasconset, MA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Represent US | Florence, MA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association Inc | Palm Beach, FL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | West Palm Beach, FL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Headstrong Project | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Cabinet of Curiosity | Oak Park, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Fresh Rx | Boynton Beach, FL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation Inc | Siasconset, MA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The 1909 Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Fire Aid LA | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of Recreation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Sparcc (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center) | Sarasota, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Dance Theater | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $565,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $361,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543239349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4270223
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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