David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation
The David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It supports other tax-exempt organizations through contributions and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation gave $31K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,555
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,175
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $658,617
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1296 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 832-6485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cape Ann Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 176 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $858. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $51K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Ann Museum Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of PB Cty Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| First Serve Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,500 |
| Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,200 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Historic Bldg Pres Fdtn Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| HAS (Hospital Albert Schweitzer) Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| The National Wwii Museum Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $658,617 | $39,001 | $36,709 | $30,555 | 26 | $30,555 | $35,780 | $33,858 |
| 2023 | $656,325 | $29,851 | $40,862 | $37,048 | 41 | $37,048 | $28,049 | $31,136 |
| 2022 | $667,336 | $69,207 | $28,189 | $20,625 | 29 | $20,625 | $67,422 | $32,929 |
| 2021 | $626,318 | $56,961 | $57,344 | $51,320 | 38 | — | $55,065 | $36,366 |
| 2020 | $626,701 | $219,954 | $36,229 | $30,923 | 42 | — | $10,249 | $27,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support, by contribution, other organizations exempt under section 501(c). Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, education, health, social services, food security, and inclusion. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation: for example, Cape Ann Museum describes its mission as preserving and sharing Cape Ann history and art, while Palm Beach County Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and improve food security in the county.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $30,555. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $10,000 to Cape Ann Museum, $3,500 to Palm Beach Atlantic University, $2,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, and $2,000 to Salvation Army of PB Cty. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hildegarde E Mahoney is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation is led by Hildegarde E. Mahoney, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hildegarde E. Mahoney
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward Rover (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Wallace L. Cook (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation
How much does David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation give each year?
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation gave $31K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 41 grants.
What is David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,175, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation give grants?
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (26 grants).
Does David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation's largest grantees?
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cape Ann Museum ($10,000), Palm Beach Atlantic University ($3,500) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation?
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation reported $659K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support, by contribution, other organizations exempt under section 501(c). Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, education, health, social services, food security, and inclusion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation's EIN?
David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2883909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David & Hildegarde Mahoney Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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