Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation
The Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family was a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported that it made a complete liquidation of assets and filed a certificate of dissolution in Delaware on August 19, 2021. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation gave $68K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $68,118
- +354.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,193
- -17.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Arizona (85% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is not current application guidance because the foundation filed a final return and dissolved in 2021.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Valley Christian Schools ($25K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. The remaining reported shares went to Illinois (4%), California (4%), North Carolina (3%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $68K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian Schools Chandler, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $25,118 |
| Diocesan Council for Society of St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Converge Arlington Hts, IL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| T McGlone Tempe, AZ | Short-term Emergency Assistance | $3,000 |
| C Anderson Cottonwood, AZ | Short-term Emergency Assistance | $2,500 |
| G Poland Tempe, AZ | Short-term Emergency Assistance | $2,500 |
| Christs Church of the Valley Inc Peoria, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cottonwood Church Los Alamitos, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Elevation Church Matthews, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lakewood Church Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,755 | $69,863 | $68,118 | 11 | $69,863 | $5 | $952 |
| 2020 | $68,108 | $110 | $22,027 | $15,000 | 2 | — | $88 | $3,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $952 for 2021 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants included general and unrestricted support for schools, churches, and other charitable organizations, as well as short-term emergency assistance.
Valley Christian Schools, which received $25,118, describes its mission as equipping students to be “culture changers for Christ” through academic excellence, spiritual growth, and lifelong community. Prager University Foundation, which received $1,000, describes its mission as promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $68,118. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,118, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $25,118 to Valley Christian Schools in Chandler, Arizona; $23,000 to the Diocesan Council for Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, Arizona; and $3,000 each to Converge in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and an individual in Tempe, Arizona. The grant to the individual was for short-term emergency assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Leslie A O'Malley as co-president and director, and Michael J O'Malley as co-president, director, and secretary.
Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation is led by Leslie A O'Malley, Co- President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Leslie A O'Malley
Co- President & Director
Co-Pres & Director → Co- President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J O'Malley
Co-Pres, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation
How much does Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation give each year?
Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation gave $68K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
What is Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,193, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation give grants?
Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Short-term Emergency Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Valley Christian Schools ($25,118), Diocesan Council for Society of St Vincent De Paul ($23,000) and Converge ($3,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants included general and unrestricted support for schools, churches, and other charitable organizations, as well as short-term emergency assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation made 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 ↑
How much is Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $952 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael J and Leslie A O'Malley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8076039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Michael J and Leslie A O'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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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