Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brookline, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $308K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $7K.
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation at a glance
In short: Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $833.333), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $833
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $308,272
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (60% 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 Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diabetes Action ($1K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $5K (2024) to $33K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Action Arlington, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Partnershiop to End Addiction New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Smile Train N Ew York, NY | General | $500 |
| Wounded Warriors New York, NY | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,272 | $18,473 | $7,812 | $5,000 | 6 | $5,000 | $6,686 |
| 2023 | $297,611 | $11,227 | $8,079 | $5,500 | 6 | $5,500 | $8,304 |
| 2022 | $279,673 | $7,721 | $7,855 | $5,160 | 6 | $5,160 | $5,017 |
| 2021 | $239,691 | $5,109 | $36,108 | $33,000 | 7 | $33,000 | $5,032 |
| 2020 | $249,964 | $3,109 | $9,618 | $6,550 | 12 | — | $4,808 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allyn Mahler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin Mahler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation
How much does Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation give each year?
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's typical grant size?
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation give grants?
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's largest grantees?
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Diabetes Action ($1,000), Michael J Fox Foundation ($1,000) and Partnershiop to End Addiction ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation?
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation reported $308K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's EIN?
Philip & Florence Mahler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0761061. 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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