Mallon Family Foundation
Mallon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, it reported giving $63,502 through 20 grants to charitable organizations, and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Mallon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mallon Family Foundation gave $64K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Wisconsin. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,502
- +71.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,175
- +45.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,142
- -71.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mallon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Orba 455 N Cityfront Pl Dr 15, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (708) 408-7640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mallon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Intervarsity ($11K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Wisconsin (17%), Florida (16%), California (15%), Virginia (11%), and Nevada (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mallon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intervarsity Madison, WI | General Support | $11,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Christian Educators Outreach Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $7,000 |
| High Fives Foundation Truckee, CA | General Support | $5,250 |
| Awaken Inc Reno, NV | General Support | $5,150 |
| Sierra Vista for Girls Ingram, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Brave Global Long Beach, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Bright Hope International Hoffman Estates, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Groundwire Aka Champion Ministries Castle Rock, CO | General Support | $2,500 |
| International Friendships Columbus, OH | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,142 | $69,004 | $71,834 | $63,502 | 20 | $71,849 | $4 | $126 |
| 2024 | $3,972 | $33,265 | $42,840 | $37,065 | 17 | $42,840 | $15 | $431 |
| 2023 | $13,547 | $32,530 | $60,929 | $49,608 | 14 | $60,899 | — | $1,367 |
| 2022 | $41,946 | $76,771 | $48,298 | $32,000 | 11 | $48,297 | $10 | $1,650 |
| 2021 | $13,473 | $64,978 | $52,498 | $34,210 | 12 | $51,561 | — | $356 |
| 2020 | $993 | $48,500 | $47,672 | $38,500 | 11 | — | — | $29 |
| 2019 | $165 | $40,697 | $87,864 | $57,600 | 11 | — | — | $1,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mallon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address Christian education and outreach, youth ministry, international students, community development, and services for people affected by commercial sexual exploitation.
For example, Christian Educators Outreach describes its work as crossing cultures through education, development, and missional leadership to bring the gospel of grace to people in need. Awaken describes its mission as raising awareness and providing housing and restoration for victims of commercial sexual exploitation. International Friendships says it serves international students’ physical, social, and spiritual needs through hospitality, practical help, and discipleship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $63,502. Grant amounts ranged from $258 to $11,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported awards included $11,000 to InterVarsity in Madison, Wisconsin; $10,000 to Wycliffe Bible Translators in Orlando, Florida; $7,000 to Christian Educators Outreach in Charlottesville, Virginia; $5,250 to High Fives Foundation in Truckee, California; and $5,150 to Awaken Inc in Reno, Nevada. These grants were listed for general support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $2,500 each to Bright Hope International, Groundwire (also known as Champion Ministries), International Friendships, and Youth for Christ International. Ranger Road received $1,444; its mission is to help veterans transition from military to civilian life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas Mallon is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Mallon Family Foundation is led by Thomas Mallon, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Mallon
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Mallon Family Foundation
How much does Mallon Family Foundation give each year?
Mallon Family Foundation gave $64K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 17 grants.
What is Mallon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mallon Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,175, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mallon Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Mallon Family Foundation give grants?
Mallon Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does Mallon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mallon Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mallon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mallon Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Intervarsity ($11,000), Wycliffe Bible Translators ($10,000) and Christian Educators Outreach ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mallon Family Foundation?
Mallon Family Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mallon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address Christian education and outreach, youth ministry, international students, community development, and services for people affected by commercial sexual exploitation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mallon Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mallon Family Foundation's EIN?
Mallon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4261662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Mallon 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mallon Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mallon-family-foundation-morg_addc5a04aac14b11bf11ab292445b008
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