Al Mueller, Excellence in Giving

Al Mueller, Excellence in Giving


Founded in 2002, Excellence in Giving has been retained by families who have given over $800 million to worthy nonprofits in the US and around the world. Our clients are world class problem solvers who have created substantial wealth and want to be wise and generous. Excellence in Giving provides the needed confidence for clients to make 7 and 8 figure grants to efficient, difference making nonprofits. Excellence in Giving is the premier source for advice on faith informed giving.

Philosophy/Approach: We serve clients who want to make a difference not just a donation! Our practice serves first generation wealth creators who bring intellectual, relational and financial capital to address problems in the US and around the world. We provide research based insights for clients who want to be wise, effective stewards of the resources within their control. We serve multi generational families who want to pass values along with wealth to future generations. We want all our clients to experience the joy of generosity!

Types of clients: Private foundations, Corporations, Individual donors

Issues/Focus: Civic, Economy, Education, Environment, Global, Health, Science, Social

“We would not have reached the charities we are now supporting without [their] experience. [Excellence in Giving] is helping us make sure the money is being used in the ways we intended.”

Paul Kuehner

Al Mueller, Excellence in Giving