J Edward Mahoney Foundation
J Edward Mahoney Foundation is a private foundation, based in Homer Glen, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $245K. Net investment income was $406K.
J Edward Mahoney Foundation at a glance
In short: J Edward Mahoney Foundation gave $245K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $245,000
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,222
- -18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,962,250
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J Edward Mahoney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Story Foundation ($50K). Together the top 9 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 47 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Edward Mahoney Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2020) to $381K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Story Foundation Crete, IL | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Marist High School Chicago, IL | Education | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Pool Islamorda, FL | Pool | $25,000 |
| Humane Society Spay & Neuter Program Key Largo, FL | spay/neuter clinics | $25,000 |
| Guilhaus Blue Island, IL | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| TLC Animal Shelter Homer Glen, IL | roof replacement | $20,000 |
| Stray Haven Inc Islamorada, FL | Animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone Academy Oak Park, IL | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy Lemont, IL | General operating funds | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,962,250 | $501,321 | $340,516 | $245,000 | 9 | $245,015 | $405,820 | $329,504 |
| 2024 | $4,801,444 | $505,045 | $457,551 | $368,000 | 11 | $368,015 | $416,187 | $290,491 |
| 2023 | $4,753,950 | $-176,143 | $351,877 | $270,000 | 9 | $270,015 | $303,668 | $270,040 |
| 2022 | $5,281,850 | $395,612 | $440,053 | $333,000 | 8 | $333,015 | $289,875 | $262,804 |
| 2021 | $5,198,379 | $1,603,427 | $496,722 | $380,566 | 10 | $380,581 | $1,458,728 | $339,163 |
| 2020 | $4,091,674 | $966,573 | $119,796 | $177,238 | 5 | — | $501,291 | $233,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Edward Mahoney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $330K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Edward Mahoney Foundation is led by Jennifer L Green, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer L Green
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $38K (2025)
John J Gonczy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Julianne Geijer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Margaret A Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Michael D Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Nicole M Rumpf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Cody J Geijer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$2K (2025)
Mary Ann Mahoney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rosemary Duke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel L Hughes (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to Jennifer L Green (Exec Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J Edward Mahoney Foundation
How much does J Edward Mahoney Foundation give each year?
J Edward Mahoney Foundation gave $245K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $368K across 11 grants.
What is J Edward Mahoney Foundation's typical grant size?
J Edward Mahoney Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Edward Mahoney Foundation give grants?
J Edward Mahoney Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (29%).
Does J Edward Mahoney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of J Edward Mahoney Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Edward Mahoney Foundation's largest grantees?
J Edward Mahoney Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Second Story Foundation ($50,000), Marist High School ($40,000) and Friends of the Pool ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Edward Mahoney Foundation?
J Edward Mahoney Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $330K (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 is J Edward Mahoney Foundation's EIN?
J Edward Mahoney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7192604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work J Edward Mahoney Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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