M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Newtown Square, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $119K.
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc gave $190K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,000
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -73.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,667
- +52.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,996,305
- +76.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Syrian Emergency Task Force ($50K). Together the top 6 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 57 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 543% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2022) to $479K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian Emergency Task Force Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Kisoboka Africa | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Bali Street Mums | Charitable | $25,000 |
| One Life to Love Brick, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Teach for Madagascar | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Small World | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,996,305 | $847,544 | $646,898 | $190,000 | 6 | $390,738 | $119,335 | $71,966 |
| 2023 | $1,130,041 | $812,667 | $676,591 | $478,500 | 23 | $737,575 | $56,023 | $43,904 |
| 2022 | $608,538 | $639,268 | $700,504 | $156,000 | 9 | $389,591 | $639 | $35,376 |
| 2021 | $1,125,163 | $649,532 | $709,542 | $409,100 | 11 | $578,534 | $41,986 | $64,345 |
| 2020 | $1,281,222 | $1,156,965 | $457,730 | $309,100 | 8 | — | $141,938 | $53,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc is led by M. Night Shyamalan, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Night Shyamalan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Histand
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2021) → $100K (2024)
Bhavna Shyamalan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ashwin Rajan (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Michelle Histand (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc
How much does M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc give each year?
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc gave $190K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $479K across 23 grants.
What is M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc give grants?
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (13%).
Does M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Syrian Emergency Task Force ($50,000), Kisoboka Africa ($40,000) and Bali Street Mums ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc?
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $391K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's EIN?
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3102091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-night-shyamalan-foundation-inc-morg_616c26c736bd4847957d8c6c1402aed9
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