Raising Malawi Inc
Raising Malawi Supports orphans and vulnerable children with critical resources including education, medical care, food and shelter, and psychosocial support.
Raising Malawi Inc at a glance
In short: Raising Malawi Inc gave $219K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $110K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $219,323
- -80.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $109,662
- Median grant
- $109,662
- Total assets
- $31,557
- -95.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (68% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Raising Malawi Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ascent Soccer USA ($150K). Together the top 2 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $219K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent Soccer USA Washington, DC | Malawi Soccer Program | $150,000 |
| Jacaranda Foundation Inc New York, NY | Malawi Arts Program | $69,323 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,557 | $1,743,651 | $2,351,874 | $219,323 | 2 | $10,651 |
| 2022 | $639,780 | $306,570 | $1,599,408 | $1,142,597 | Total only | $8,339 |
| 2021 | $1,932,618 | $1,173,042 | $1,685,532 | $1,222,728 | Total only | $199 |
| 2020 | $2,448,982 | $54,842 | $1,808,519 | $1,361,628 | Total only | $9,580 |
| 2019 | $4,198,785 | $878,593 | $1,773,690 | $219,563 | 6 | $80,820 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Raising Malawi Inc
Based on IRS filings
Raising Malawi Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Raising Malawi Inc is led by Madonna Ciccone, Founder & President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Madonna Ciccone
Founder & President
Board Chair → Founder & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Probst
Executive Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Oseary
Vice President
Board Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Feldstein
Treasurer
Board Treasury → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shavawn Rissman
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Raising Malawi Inc
How much does Raising Malawi Inc give each year?
Raising Malawi Inc gave $219K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $1.1M in grants paid.
How large is Raising Malawi Inc?
Raising Malawi Inc reported $32K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Raising Malawi Inc?
Raising Malawi Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $32K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Raising Malawi Inc operate?
Raising Malawi Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York.
What is Raising Malawi Inc's EIN?
Raising Malawi Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3248665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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