Malley Family Foundation
The Malley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filing reports giving to charitable organizations, including organizations serving people in Massachusetts and other states.
Malley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Malley Family Foundation gave $85K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. 17% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $85,000
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,083
- -25.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $841,555
- -11.2% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Malley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 427, Southfield, MA 01259
Phone: (508) 791-8500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Malley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Elizabeth Freeman Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grants went to organizations in Massachusetts, Washington, DC, Connecticut, Minnesota, Maryland, and New York. By share of grant dollars, Massachusetts received 53%, DC 18%, Connecticut 12%, Minnesota 6%, and Maryland 6%; the listed 2023 grants also include a grant to Community Help in Park Slope in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Malley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2020) to $170K (2022). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Pittsfield, MA | general | $10,000 |
| 18 Degrees Pittsfield, MA | general | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | general | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | general | $10,000 |
| National Diaper Bank Network New Haven, CT | general | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | general | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Forest Minneapolis, MN | general | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Great Barrington, MA | general | $5,000 |
| My Sister's Place Baltimore, MD | general | $5,000 |
| One Can Help Waban, MA | general | $5,000 |
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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 | $841,555 | $-18,528 | $87,899 | $85,000 | 12 | $85,000 | — | $37,566 |
| 2022 | $947,982 | $18,837 | $178,818 | $170,000 | 18 | $170,000 | $18,692 | $47,502 |
| 2021 | $1,107,842 | $163,726 | $91,659 | $91,239 | 15 | $91,239 | $214,963 | $24,184 |
| 2020 | $820,372 | $889,465 | $69,093 | $69,000 | 12 | — | $185,994 | $32,163 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Malley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including crisis response, basic needs, community well-being, domestic and sexual violence services, and tree planting. These are grantees’ missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The National Diaper Bank Network says it works to end diaper need and period poverty in the United States. 18 Degrees describes its mission as championing access, opportunity, belonging, and well-being. Elizabeth Freeman Center says it provides free, accessible, confidential services to people affected by domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County. Neighborhood Forest says it gives children trees to plant, and Community Help in Park Slope says it supports and temporarily houses new and expectant mothers and provides food through a pantry and soup kitchen.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $85,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $10,000 each to Elizabeth Freeman Center, 18 Degrees, World Central Kitchen, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the National Diaper Bank Network. The filing listed each grant’s purpose as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert Malley as president, treasurer, and director; Nyna Malley as clerk and director; and James Malley and Rachel Malley as directors.
Malley Family Foundation is led by Robert Malley, President, Treasurer & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert Malley
President, Treasurer & Director
President → President, Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Malley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nyna Malley
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Malley
Director
On filings since 2021
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 Malley Family Foundation
How much does Malley Family Foundation give each year?
Malley Family Foundation gave $85K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $170K across 18 grants.
What is Malley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Malley Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,083, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Malley Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Malley Family Foundation give grants?
Malley Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Great Barrington, MA (2 grants).
Does Malley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Malley Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Malley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Malley Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Elizabeth Freeman Center ($10,000), 18 Degrees ($10,000) and World Central Kitchen ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Malley Family Foundation?
Malley Family Foundation reported $842K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Malley Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including crisis response, basic needs, community well-being, domestic and sexual violence services, and tree planting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Malley Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Malley Family Foundation's EIN?
Malley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3872915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Malley Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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