The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Syracuse, New York. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and describes a transfer of assets to Central New York Community Foundation, Inc.; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc gave $402K across 26 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $401,500
- -52.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 26
- +52.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,442
- -68.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 West Fayette Suite 1000, Syracuse, NY 13202-1190
Phone: (315) 480-6017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Central Current Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 46 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc gives
- 46% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $839K (2022). In 2023 it made 26 grants totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Central Current Inc Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $200,000 |
| Mercy Works Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $55,000 |
| A Tiny Home for Good Inc Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $50,000 |
| Dunbar Association Inc Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $20,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hiscock Legal Aid Society Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $5,000 |
| JDRF Central New York Chapter Liverpool, NY | 2023 Contribution | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Rochester, NY | 2023 Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Landmark Theatre Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Central New York Syracuse, NY | 2023 Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $18,091 | $443,894 | $401,500 | 26 | $401,500 | $14,959 | $30,349 |
| 2022 | $760,141 | $968,700 | $988,502 | $839,000 | 17 | $839,000 | $775,871 | — |
| 2021 | $780,015 | $193,018 | $159,051 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | — | $73,944 |
| 2020 | $758,534 | $885,115 | $139,139 | — | — | — | — | $55,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2023 — 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 describes its program as the transfer of assets to Central New York Community Foundation, Inc. Its grants supported organizations whose own stated missions include addressing homelessness, providing community and family services, expanding access to justice, supporting education, and advancing health and cultural activities.
For example, A Tiny Home for Good says it provides affordable, safe, and dignified homes for people facing homelessness. Dunbar Association describes services including case management, academic support, advocacy, and job skills. Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY says it provides access to justice through volunteer legal service. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $401,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $200,000 to The Central Current Inc, $55,000 to Mercy Works, and $50,000 to A Tiny Home for Good Inc, all in Syracuse. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Dunbar Association and $5,000 each to Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY, Hiscock Legal Aid Society, JDRF Central New York Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Landmark Theatre, YMCA of Central New York, Mary Nelson Youth Center, and Brady Faith Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Anthony J Malavenda as chair, Kevin M Duke as vice-chair, and Constance M Wozniak as secretary/treasurer.
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc is led by Anthony J. Malavenda, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Anthony J. Malavenda
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance M. Wozniak
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Duke
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc
How much does The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc give each year?
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc gave $402K across 26 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $839K across 17 grants.
What is The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,442, across 26 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc give grants?
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (20 grants) and Chittenango, NY (2 grants).
Does The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2023 Contribution" (26 grants).
Who are The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include The Central Current Inc ($200,000), Mercy Works ($55,000) and A Tiny Home for Good Inc ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its program as the transfer of assets to Central New York Community Foundation, Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0543174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc 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 2020–2023
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