Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Valley Stream, NY EIN: 13-3465599

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Valley Stream, New York. Its 2022 filing reports grants to organizations and institutions addressing areas including education, land conservation, services for older adults, domestic violence, hunger, and community needs.

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc gave $42K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2022)
$42,400
+657.1% vs 2021
Grants made (2022)
17
+0.0% vs 2021
Average grant
$2,494
+657.1% vs 2021
Median grant
$2,500
Primary geography
Massachusetts (25% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc

How to Apply

The 2021 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed a brief description of purpose and amount as the application materials and reported no restrictions on awards. These instructions are from a filing marked as the organization’s final return and are not presented as current.

Contact

Application contact: Louise M Rothschild
Mailing address: 730 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 910-3534

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

Grinnell College: $9KGrinnell College$9KOasis Easton: $6KOasis Easton$6KSippican Lands Trust: $4KSippican Lands Trust$4KJulia's Wings Foundation: $3KJulia's Wings Foundation$3KMarion Council on Aging: $3KMarion Council on Aging$3KShelburne Farms: $3KShelburne Farms$3KSteps to End Domestic Violence: $3KSteps to End Domestic Violence$3KFeeding Chittenden: $3KFeeding Chittenden$3KVermont Land Trust: $3KVermont Land Trust$3KElizabeth Tabor Library: $2KElizabeth Tabor Library$2K

The largest 2022 recipient was Grinnell College ($9K). Together the top 10 received $37K.

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2022 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts and Vermont, each accounting for 25% of the total, followed by Iowa (20%), Maryland (17%), and Connecticut (8%). Examples include grants to organizations in Marion, Massachusetts; Burlington and Montpelier, Vermont; Grinnell, Iowa; Easton, Maryland; and Sherman, Connecticut.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

Cities

MarionBurlingtonEastonChicagoGrinnellNorthfieldShelburneShermanAlbert LeaMontpelierWaterbury

How Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc gives

  • 82% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
  • In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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

$0$20K$40K$60K17 grants2021 17 grants2022

From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $42K (2022). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $42K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grinnell College Grinnell, IACollege Scholarship$8,600
Oasis Easton Easton, MDCHURCH$6,000
Sippican Lands Trust Marion, MAPreserve & Protect Land in Marion, MA$3,600
Julia's Wings Foundation Sherman, CTFinancial assistance to families of children with life threatening diseases$3,400
Marion Council on Aging Marion, MAProvides Services to Aging Persons$3,000
Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VTTeaching the Stewardship of Agriculture and Natural Resources$2,800
Steps to End Domestic Violence Burlington, VTPrevent Cruelty to Women$2,800
Feeding Chittenden Burlington, VTFighting Hunger Within Chittenden County$2,500
Vermont Land Trust Montpelier, VTEnvironmental Organization$2,500
Elizabeth Tabor Library Marion, MALibrary$2,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

The 2022 filing reported 17 grants; the 2021 filing also reported 17 grants.

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2022—$6,679$47,006$42,40017$44,159$13,895$1,119
2021$30,264$3,079$6,979$5,60017—$4,897$2,298

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included a college scholarship, support for a church, and funding for organizations working in conservation, services for older adults, domestic violence prevention, hunger relief, libraries, and multicultural community services.

Grantees describe their own missions in varied ways. Sippican Lands Trust says it works to preserve and protect land in Marion and encourage engagement with the natural world. Steps to End Domestic Violence describes its work as helping people affected by domestic abuse transition to safe, independent lives. Shelburne Farms says it inspires and cultivates learning for a sustainable future, while Vermont Land Trust describes its work as helping people protect, care for, and connect to land.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $42,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $8,600, with a median grant of $2,500.

Among the largest reported grants were $8,600 to Grinnell College for a college scholarship; $6,000 to Oasis Easton for church purposes; $3,600 to Sippican Lands Trust to preserve and protect land in Marion; and $3,400 to Julia’s Wings Foundation to assist families of children with life-threatening diseases. Other grants included $3,000 to Marion Council on Aging, $2,800 each to Shelburne Farms and Steps to End Domestic Violence, and $2,500 each to Feeding Chittenden and Vermont Land Trust.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing listed Louise M Rothschild as president; Mary M Merrow and Lane M Dunn as vice presidents and secretaries; Arthur Malsin Jr as vice president; and Tom A Rothschild as treasurer.

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc is led by Louise M. Rothschild, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Louise M. Rothschild

    President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Arthur Malsin Jr.

    V.p.

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Lane M. Dunn

    V.p. & Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Mary M. Merrow

    V.p. & Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Tom A. Rothschild

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc

How much does Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc give each year?

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc gave $42K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 17 grants.

What is Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,494, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc give grants?

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (25%) and Iowa (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, MA (5 grants), Easton, MD (3 grants), Burlington, VT (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).

Does Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Grinnell College ($8,600), Oasis Easton ($6,000) and Sippican Lands Trust ($3,600), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

What does Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included a college scholarship, support for a church, and funding for organizations working in conservation, services for older adults, domestic violence prevention, hunger relief, libraries, and multicultural community services. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc?

The 2021 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's EIN?

Louise H & Arthur Malsin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3465599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022

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