Michael E Mu | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3436624
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Michael E Mu has awarded 193 grants totaling $3,976,040 to organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $150,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 52 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
83% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (84%), Evanston (11%), Oak Park (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 107% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Michael E Mu's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $105,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Good Sport | $1,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Misericordia Home | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St John Berchmans Church | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church (Icsj Parish) | $62,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Civic Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Family Institute | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Unbound | $720 | Kansas City, KS, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ascension Church | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ascension Catholic School | $3,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Crosby Scholars Community Partnership | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Housing Forward | $10,000 | Maywood, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| L'arche | $16,000 | Forest Park, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Catherine St Lucy Catholic School | $8,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Breakthrough Board | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Lgnatian Volunteer Corps (Ivc) | $13,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $105,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Good Sport | $1,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Misericordia Home | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St John Berchmans Church | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church (Icsj Parish) | $62,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Civic Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Family Institute | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Unbound | $720 | Kansas City, KS, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ascension Church | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ascension Catholic School | $3,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Crosby Scholars Community Partnership | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Housing Forward | $10,000 | Maywood, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| L'arche | $16,000 | Forest Park, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| St Catherine St Lucy Catholic School | $8,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Breakthrough Board | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Lgnatian Volunteer Corps (Ivc) | $13,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston College | $50,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $26,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Misericordia Home | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| St John Berchmans Church | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Civic Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Crosby Scholar Fund | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Family Institute | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Unbound | $720 | Kansas City, KS, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Good Sport | $1,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston College | $50,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $26,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Misericordia Home | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| St John Berchmans Church | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Civic Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Crosby Scholar Fund | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Family Institute | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Unbound | $720 | Kansas City, KS, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Good Sport | $1,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston College | $50,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $26,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Misericordia Home | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| St John Berchmans Church | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Civic Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Crosby Scholar Fund | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Family Institute | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Unbound | $720 | Kansas City, KS, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Good Sport | $1,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Boston College | $150,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Catholic Extension | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard Business School | $5,000 | Allston, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Luries Children's Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Misericordia Home | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| St John Berchmans Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church (icsj Parish) | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| St Peter's Church | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Civic Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Crosby Scholar Fund | $1,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Family Institute | $30,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Unbound | $720 | Kansas City, KS, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Boston College | $50,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Allston, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Misericordia Home | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $75,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| The Civic Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| The Family Institute | $16,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Unbound | $720 | Kansas City, KS, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church (icsj Parish) | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago History Museum | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Luries Children's Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Misericordia Home | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $42,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| The Family Institute | $6,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Boston College | $50,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| The Civic Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| North Shore University Health System | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| The Crosby Scholar Fund | $1,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Catholic Extension | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2018 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Boston College | $75,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Harvard Business School | $5,000 | Allston, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $18,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Misericordia Home | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| The Civic Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| The Family Institute | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Journey Care | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $120,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Luries Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Boston College | $25,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| High Jump | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Misericordia Home | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| St Peter's Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| The Civic Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3436624 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1242 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE 25 Chicago, IL 60610-2332 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Michael E Mu's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vp, Sec., Treas., Director | Adele A Murphy |
|---|---|
| President/director | Leslie M Barker |
| Director | Glenn S Murphy |
| Director | Christopher M Murphy |
Forms 990-PF
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