Malcolm Fraser Foundation
Malcolm Fraser Foundation is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $2.
Malcolm Fraser Foundation at a glance
In short: Malcolm Fraser Foundation gave $21K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $21,278
- -92.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,040
- -87.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Malcolm Fraser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Purrfect Pals ($9K). Together the top 7 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 50 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Malcolm Fraser Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $665K (2020). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purrfect Pals Ssi, GA | Animal Welfare | $9,000 |
| South Georgia Equine Rescue Waynesville, GA | Anial Welfare | $5,248 |
| No Kill Glynn County Saint Simons Island, GA | Animal Welfare | $2,030 |
| New Paths Horse Sanctuary Brunswick, GA | Animal Welfare | $2,000 |
| The Farm at Oatland North Ssi, GA | Anmial Welfare | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of S Coastal GA Brunswick, GA | Animal Welfare | $1,000 |
| Okefenokee Swamp Park Waycross, GA | Animal Welfare | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $544 | $26,650 | $21,278 | 7 | $21,278 | $2 | $668 |
| 2022 | $26,106 | $136,184 | $305,715 | $295,000 | 12 | $295,000 | $136,184 | $2,830 |
| 2021 | $195,637 | $221,232 | $239,121 | $236,000 | 11 | — | $218,132 | $16,127 |
| 2020 | $213,531 | $487,499 | $679,016 | $665,000 | 20 | — | $483,915 | $34,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Malcolm Fraser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $668 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Malcolm Fraser Foundation is led by Jane Fraser, President An on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jane Fraser
President An
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celia Fraser Gruss
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Fr Gruss
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Malcolm Fraser Foundation
How much does Malcolm Fraser Foundation give each year?
Malcolm Fraser Foundation gave $21K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $295K across 12 grants.
What is Malcolm Fraser Foundation's typical grant size?
Malcolm Fraser Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,040, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Malcolm Fraser Foundation give grants?
Malcolm Fraser Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ssi, GA (2 grants) and Brunswick, GA (2 grants).
Does Malcolm Fraser Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Malcolm Fraser Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (5 grants).
Who are Malcolm Fraser Foundation's largest grantees?
Malcolm Fraser Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Purrfect Pals ($9,000), South Georgia Equine Rescue ($5,248) and No Kill Glynn County ($2,030), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Malcolm Fraser Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Malcolm Fraser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $668 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Malcolm Fraser Foundation's EIN?
Malcolm Fraser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2026294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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