Mulago Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in New York, NY, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1968 and operates as a philanthropic institution focused on supporting nonprofit organizations and social enterprises.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$358.4M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$22.5M
-10.9% YoY
Grant Count
97
-17.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$232K
+8.3% YoY
Grantmaking
Mulago Foundation supports organizations through various grant mechanisms. The foundation has made significant grants, including an $8 million grant to Episcopal Relief & Development to expand work reducing violence against women and girls.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $358 million
- Annual Revenue: $34.1 million
- Annual Expenses: $31.8 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a substantial asset base and demonstrates consistent annual grantmaking activity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $358,352,922 | $354,680,752 | $372,998,713 |
| Revenue | $34,119,063 | $12,716,010 | $18,868,751 |
| Expenses | $31,773,624 | $31,033,971 | $26,400,894 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $28,355,331 | $29,160,025 | $23,839,944 |
| Net Investment Income | $32,985,604 | $9,866,737 | $16,596,907 |
| Distributable Amount | $22,993,516 | $21,357,684 | $19,735,791 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN FRANCES GOTTFRIED ARNHOLD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KEVIN STARR | CEO | 40 | $500,000 |
| CHRISTA DORREGO | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| JOHN ARNHOLD | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL SELIGMANN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PETER SELIGMANN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation actively manages fellowship programs with regular application and nomination periods. Recent grant recipients have included organizations working on global development issues, including those focused on forest conservation and violence prevention initiatives.
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**EIN:** 94-6182697
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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