Mahala
Mahala is a private foundation, based in Perry, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $22K.
Mahala at a glance
In short: Mahala gave $22K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,650
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,217
- -28.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $2,758
- -28.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Mahala funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Women Reaching Our Community Inc ($22K). Together the top 3 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mahala gives
- Giving grew 1285% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women Reaching Our Community Inc Perry, GA | Charitable | $21,500 |
| Perry High School Band Perry, GA | Charitable | $100 |
| Hospice Care Options Foundation in Central Georgia Macon, GA | Charitable | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,758 | $23,962 | $25,078 | $21,650 | 3 | $21,650 | $278 |
| 2024 | $3,874 | $21,704 | $22,621 | $20,100 | 2 | $20,100 | $378 |
| 2023 | $4,791 | $16,539 | $17,495 | $15,795 | 2 | $15,795 | $373 |
| 2022 | $5,747 | $1,215 | $2,064 | $1,563 | 6 | — | $295 |
| 2021 | $6,596 | $1,215 | $2,728 | $1,480 | 4 | — | $344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mahala reported a distributable amount of $278 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mahala is led by Mary Ann O'Connell, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann O'Connell
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lacey Wallace
Committee Master
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Adkins
Committee Master
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Jones
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerrica Allen
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Wolk
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Amy Loden (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Amanda Fiebig (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Betsy Smith (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Kristin Hoots (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jessica Story (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Samantha Hulbert (2021) — President
- Former: Sharon Gillis (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Mahala
How much does Mahala give each year?
Mahala gave $22K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is Mahala's typical grant size?
Mahala's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $7,217, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mahala give grants?
Mahala gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Perry, GA (2 grants).
Does Mahala give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mahala's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is Mahala?
Mahala reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mahala's EIN?
Mahala's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2631328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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