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Mueller Foundation

EIN 26-0611316 · Austin, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MUELLER FOUNDATION IS TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO ADVANCE THE SOCIAL OBJECTIVES OF SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE MUELLER AUSTIN COMMUNITY. EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH AFFORDABLE, QUALITY EDUCATION, AND SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IS AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION THAT ENRICHES LIVES AND STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY. BY FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS, WE AIM TO CREATE A THRIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN FLOURISH. OUR COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABILITY ENSURES THAT EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION AND LIVE IN A SUSTAINABLE, VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THROUGH THESE VALUES, WE STRIVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Income
$801,139
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$182,535, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 197% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.2 million spent. AS OF YEAR-END 2024, 681 HOMES ARE IN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM. OF THOSE, TWENTY-FOUR (24) WERE "RESOLD" TO NEW AFFORDABLE OWNERS. DURING 2024, FORTY-SEVEN (47) NEW HOMES WERE ADDED TO THE PORTFOLIO, AND SEVEN (7) HOMES WERE RELEASED TO THE MARKET. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES ITS FULL FOCUS IN 2024 TO PREPARING FOR THE TRANSITION FROM "DEVELOPMENT" PHASE TO "SUSTAINABLE PHASE". DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOMES HAS EXTENDED INTO 2025.IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON BUILDING STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE VARIOUS PARTNERS, TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS AS THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE WINDS DOWN. A PRIMARY FOCUS IN 2024 HAS BEEN STRENGTHENING THE TOOLS OF THE FOUNDATION TO ENFORCE ITS 30-YEAR COVENANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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