Maliasili Initiatives Inc
To accelerate community-based conservation through local organizations.
Maliasili Initiatives Inc at a glance
In short: Maliasili Initiatives Inc gave $335K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $112K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $335,000
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $111,667
- +48.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $12,549,660
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Maliasili Initiatives Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Maliasili Initiatives Inc
Who Maliasili Initiatives Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably (Claws) ($135K). Together the top 3 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 17 grants of 41 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maliasili Initiatives Inc gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $145K (2022) to $1.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably (Claws) Worcester, MA | Construction of research camp, vet consultancy fees, travel, staff compensation, and office expenses. | $135,000 |
| Kopelion Inc New York, NY | Strengthen ilchokuti program and support field activities with compensation, vehicle costs, technology, and costs related to sending six team members to the youth nature event. | $100,000 |
| Lion Guardians Co Wildlife Guardians Washington, DC | Enable a smooth return to group ranch I.e. Re-hire and equip our guardians, and begin operations within the region, to expand our reach and save lions across a wider area. | $100,000 |
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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 | $12,549,660 | $9,533,819 | $8,513,871 | $335,000 | 3 | — | $390,836 | — |
| 2023 | $11,801,729 | $5,157,450 | $7,304,481 | $300,000 | 4 | — | $353,534 | — |
| 2022 | $13,729,707 | $14,885,830 | $5,431,406 | $145,000 | 4 | — | $34,309 | — |
| 2021 | $4,153,598 | $3,854,064 | $3,507,793 | $1,137,250 | 15 | $2,673,931 | — | $173,576 |
| 2020 | $4,074,061 | $5,303,239 | $3,205,295 | $1,294,766 | 15 | — | — | $104,134 |
About Maliasili Initiatives Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maliasili Initiatives Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Essex Junction, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $335K. Net investment income was $391K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maliasili Initiatives Inc is led by Frederick Nelson, CEO on every filing since 2022; 6 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick Nelson
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$161K (2022) → $196K (2024)
Mira Inbar
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hattendorf
Chair
Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Davie
Director of Learning & C
Portfolio Director → Director of Learning & Communications, 2023
Director of Learning & Communications → Director of Learning & C, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $147K (2024)
Elizabeth Singleton
Strategic Advisor
COO → Strategic Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Janelle Brazington
CFO
Director of Finance & Administrator → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Karine Nuulimba
Cpo
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2024)
Njenga Kahiro
COO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024)
Peter Veit
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott O'Connell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dickson Kaelo
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgina Domberger
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Catherine Durand-Brault (2020–2022) — Director Thr
- Former: Micheal Kipp Baratoff (2022) — Director Thr
- Former: Fred Nelson (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Baratoff (2020–2021) — Director
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 $196K, to Frederick Nelson (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maliasili Initiatives Inc
How much does Maliasili Initiatives Inc give each year?
Maliasili Initiatives Inc gave $335K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 4 grants.
What is Maliasili Initiatives Inc's typical grant size?
Maliasili Initiatives Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $111,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maliasili Initiatives Inc give grants?
Maliasili Initiatives Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (30%) and District of Columbia (30%).
Does Maliasili Initiatives Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Maliasili Initiatives Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Maliasili Initiatives Inc?
Maliasili Initiatives Inc reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What is Maliasili Initiatives Inc?
Maliasili Initiatives Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Essex Junction, VT. It holds $12.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Maliasili Initiatives Inc's EIN?
Maliasili Initiatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3183146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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