Mackler-Goding Foundation
Mackler-Goding Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $810K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $30K.
Mackler-Goding Foundation at a glance
In short: Mackler-Goding Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,750
- +146.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $809,546
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% 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 Mackler-Goding Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($10K). Together the top 4 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mackler-Goding Foundation gives
- Giving grew 360% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | General & Unrestriced | $10,000 |
| Lifeline Productions Sarasota, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Brest Cancer Silver Spring, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Ami Santa Clarita, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $809,546 | $181,348 | $28,532 | $23,000 | 4 | $23,000 | $29,773 | $35,693 |
| 2023 | $656,730 | $54,732 | $31,784 | $18,700 | 8 | $18,700 | $29,670 | $31,311 |
| 2022 | $633,782 | $18,199 | $25,267 | $10,500 | 6 | $21,004 | $39,680 | $32,192 |
| 2021 | $640,850 | $280,238 | $18,990 | $5,000 | 2 | $16,264 | $38,988 | $29,300 |
| 2020 | $379,602 | $393,681 | $14,079 | — | — | — | $127,164 | $17,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mackler-Goding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mackler-Goding Foundation is led by Bruce F Mackler, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce F Mackler
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Goding Mackler
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Mackler-Goding Foundation
How much does Mackler-Goding Foundation give each year?
Mackler-Goding Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 8 grants.
What is Mackler-Goding Foundation's typical grant size?
Mackler-Goding Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $5,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mackler-Goding Foundation give grants?
Mackler-Goding Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Mackler-Goding Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mackler-Goding Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Mackler-Goding Foundation?
Mackler-Goding Foundation reported $810K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 Mackler-Goding Foundation's EIN?
Mackler-Goding Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4137965. 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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