Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in Pawling, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $411K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $20K.
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,300
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,050
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,450
- Total assets
- $410,870
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pawling Resource Center ($15K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($13,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $47K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pawling Resource Center Pawling, NY | The Pawling Resource Center's mission is to enhance the lives of area residents by giving assistance to individuals in need and to local nonprofit organizations by providing information, referrals, and tangible services | $15,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,800 |
| Ryan McElroy Childrens Cancer Foundation Poughquag, NY | The Ryan McElroy Children's Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by family and friends of Ryan McElroy who lost his life to cancer just shy of his fifth birthday. It was his bravery and determination that inspired us to continue his courageous battle to fight this devastating disease. It is the foundation's mission to raise funds to support the children living in our community that are afflicted with cancer and other life threatening diseases by improving the quality of life for them and their family while they courageously battle these devastating diseases. | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,870 | $22,848 | $34,790 | $30,300 | 6 | $30,300 | $19,975 | $22,003 |
| 2023 | $422,812 | $18,666 | $43,093 | $37,100 | 6 | $37,100 | $14,273 | $21,814 |
| 2022 | $447,239 | $6,450 | $52,588 | $47,400 | 7 | $47,400 | $10,159 | $25,257 |
| 2021 | $493,377 | $57,519 | $42,309 | $36,575 | 6 | $36,575 | $53,276 | $28,007 |
| 2020 | $478,167 | $-15,182 | $34,327 | $28,400 | 7 | — | $2,604 | $23,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Daniels
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Daniels
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anna Loper (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund
How much does Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund give each year?
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 6 grants.
What is Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund's median grant in 2024 was $3,450, and its average grant was $5,050, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund give grants?
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (4 grants).
How large is Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund?
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund reported $411K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund's EIN?
Monahan-Laighton Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6022154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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