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Muir House Foundation

EIN 46-2986797 · KY · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.7K Funds in KY, VA, CA +7
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Muir House Foundation based in KY paid 29 grants totaling $237K to 29 organizations across 10 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.7K to $20K, with a median of $7.7K. Its largest recipients included CAF AMERICA, NATURE CONSERVANCY, and HOPE CENTER INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,606,962
Giving (latest yr)
$237,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
29
Median grant
$7.7K
Recipients
29
States reached
10
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Caf America$20,000
  • Nature Conservancy$20,000
  • Hope Center Inc$16,400
  • Briland Modem Fund$12,000
  • Climate Emergency Fund$11,000

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$99,600 · 13 grants
  • Virginia$40,000 · 2 grants
  • California$37,000 · 5 grants
  • District of Columbia$15,400 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$12,000 · 2 grants
  • New York$11,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (29)

Caf America
Alexandria, VA
Enable Cross-border Giving by Americans to Validated Charities and Charitable Projects Across the World
$20,000
Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
Conserving the Lands and Waters on Which All Life Depends.
$20,000
Hope Center Inc
Lexington, KY
To Care for Homeless and At-risk Persons by Providing Life-sustaining and Life-rebuilding Services
$16,400
Briland Modem Fund
Los Angeles, CA
Development of Community Computer Resources Throughout Harbour Island, Eleuthera, and the Southern Out Islands of the Bahamas, Which Will Enable All Residents of the Rural Island Communities to Gain Much Needed and Desired Training and Fluency IN Computer Skills and Enable Them to Gain Greater Access to Local Career Opportunities.
$12,000
Coalition for Rainforest Nations
New York, NY
Develop Mechanism to Scale Up the Role of Developing Countries IN the Global Fight Against Climate Change.
$11,000
Climate Emergency Fund
Beverly Hills, CA
Fund Activities IN Response to Rapid Climate Changes
$11,000
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation
Washington, DC
Help Reduce and Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Solutions That Are Available and Affordable.
$11,000
Kentucky Equine Adoption Center
Nicholasville, KY
Provide Support for Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations and Homes for Horses
$10,000
Child Foundation
Portland, OR
To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed IN Education and Achieve Safe, Healthy, and Fulfilling Lives
$10,000
The Nest - Center for Women Children and Families Inc
Lexington, KY
Provide Support for Women & Children
$10,000
Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass
Lexington, KY
To Be a Beacon of Hope and a Force for Change for Survivors of Sexual Violence While Empowering Individuals, Educating Communities, and Advocating for the Prevention of Sexual Violence.
$9,300
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Lexington, KY
Help Low-income and Vulnerable People IN Kentucky.
$8,800

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Muir House Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Muir House Foundation reported 29 itemized grants totaling $237K. Individual grants ranged from $2.7K to $20K (median $7.7K).

Recent recipients include CAF AMERICA, NATURE CONSERVANCY, HOPE CENTER INC, among 29 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Muir House Foundation is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Muir House Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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