Private foundation · Penfield, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Emil Muller Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $12,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $12,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $12,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $12,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $12,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $422,315
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422K | $12K | 1 |
| 2024 | $456K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $314K | $25K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Patricia K Leo Executive Director · Penfield · (585) 213-5183
- What to send
- 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
- Limits
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jean Muller-RohlandPresident, director - as req.
- Robert P NeilonVp, director, as req.
- Lawrence I GoldsteinSecretary, director, as req.
- John A ThorneTreasurer, director, as req.
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Kipp Island Restoration (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | Kipp Island Restoration | $12K |
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