Maslow Family Foundation Inc
Maslow Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Its grants are primarily focused on the needs of the Wyoming Valley, with stated areas of focus in the arts, special needs children, education, and social needs.
Maslow Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Maslow Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,120,600
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,240
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $18,550,149
- +7.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (7 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maslow Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit the requested materials in writing. The foundation’s stated focus areas are the arts, special needs children, education, and social needs, with grants primarily focused on the needs of the Wyoming Valley.
- Review Cycle
- Requests should be submitted by August 1.
- Deadline
- Requests should be submitted by August 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Colleen Morda
Mailing address: 240 Schuyler Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: (570) 288-7517
Email: cmorda@kohanskico.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maslow Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Philadelphia Film Office ($65K). Together the top 10 received $388K.
Grant Size Distribution
275 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 275 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic emphasis is the Wyoming Valley. In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; the remaining shares went to California (6%), Vermont (5%), New York (3%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maslow Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 65 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Philadelphia Film Office Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Circle Center for the Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge Dallas, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Marywood University Scranton, PA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Wilkes-Barre YMCA Wilkes-Barre, PA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Huntsville Cemetary Dallas, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wyoming Seminary College Preparator Kingston, PA | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Burlington City Arts Burlington, VT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| DESIGNED2INSPIRE Harveys Lake, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,550,149 | $2,529,733 | $1,269,760 | $1,120,600 | 65 | $1,204,342 | $571,503 | $1,145,817 |
| 2024 | $17,295,361 | $1,037,491 | $1,067,399 | $945,500 | 65 | $1,019,975 | $987,000 | $1,074,920 |
| 2023 | $17,326,357 | $654,242 | $852,366 | $701,000 | 53 | $806,093 | $620,698 | $947,440 |
| 2022 | $17,518,208 | $10,852,414 | $682,672 | $560,500 | 49 | $640,707 | $915,730 | $701,283 |
| 2021 | $7,352,316 | $819,556 | $481,820 | $428,000 | 43 | $468,383 | $808,118 | $507,818 |
| 2020 | $7,014,580 | $198,564 | $451,433 | $425,130 | 46 | — | $189,097 | $418,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maslow Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
The foundation’s filing identifies the arts, special needs children, education, and social needs as areas of focus. It says its grants are primarily focused on the needs of the Wyoming Valley.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Marywood University describes itself as a Catholic university that believes education empowers people. Marley’s Mission says it provides free trauma treatment for children using a team that includes a trauma therapist and an equine specialist. The Food Dignity Project says it works to advance food and health equity by supporting local farmers and access to nutritious food. Rescue Ranch describes its work as rescuing and caring for dogs until they can be adopted.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 65 grants totaling $1,120,600. Awards ranged from $4,000 to $65,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $65,000 to Greater Philadelphia Film Office, $55,000 to Circle Center for the Arts, $50,000 to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, and $40,000 each to Marywood University and Wilkes-Barre YMCA. Other 2025 recipients included Misericordia University ($25,000), North Branch Land Trust ($22,500), and Marley’s Mission Inc ($20,000).
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted in writing with proof of 501(c)(3) status, an explanation of the purpose for the funds, and a budget for the project or program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melanie Maslow Kern as president; Louise Lumia as vice president; Hilary Maslow as treasurer; and Allison Maslow as secretary. Directors listed are Robert D Schaub, Jennifer Holtzman Maslow, Marilyn O’Boyle, and Colleen H Lumia.
Maslow Family Foundation Inc is led by Melanie Maslow Kern, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Maslow Kern
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Colleen H. Lumia
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jennifer Holtzman Maslow
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Marilyn O'Boyle
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert D. Schaub
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Allison Maslow
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Hilary Maslow
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Louise Lumia
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Maslow (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Maslow Family Foundation Inc
How much does Maslow Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Maslow Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $946K across 65 grants.
What is Maslow Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Maslow Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,240, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maslow Family Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Maslow Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Maslow Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilkes-Barre, PA (13 grants), Dallas, PA (8 grants), Kingston, PA (6 grants) and Scranton, PA (5 grants).
Does Maslow Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on Maslow Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (65 grants).
Who are Maslow Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Maslow Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Philadelphia Film Office ($65,000), Circle Center for the Arts ($55,000) and Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maslow Family Foundation Inc?
Maslow Family Foundation Inc reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maslow Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies the arts, special needs children, education, and social needs as areas of focus. It says its grants are primarily focused on the needs of the Wyoming Valley. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maslow Family Foundation Inc?
Submit the requested materials in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maslow Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Maslow Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2791676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Maslow Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/maslow-family-foundation-inc-morg_8ce8dc182d8f4d3d80404e1196e3f340
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