The Foundation Supporting

Foundation · Grantmaker Bethesda, MD EIN: 84-4402551

The Foundation Supporting is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $11.

Key facts about The Foundation Supporting

In short: The Foundation Supporting gave $91K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 84-4402551
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $91,000
Grants made (2025): 6
Average grant: $15,167
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $10,986
Primary geography: Massachusetts (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about The Foundation Supporting

How much does The Foundation Supporting give each year?

The Foundation Supporting gave $91K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The Foundation Supporting's typical grant size?

The Foundation Supporting's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Foundation Supporting give grants?

The Foundation Supporting's top state is Massachusetts, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).

Who are The Foundation Supporting's largest grantees?

The Foundation Supporting's largest 2025 grantees include The Center for Environmental Research and Earth Sciences (Ceres) ($33,000), CO2 Coalition ($20,000) and Competitive Enterprise Institute (Cei) ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How The Foundation Supporting gives

In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Next steps with The Foundation Supporting

How to evaluate The Foundation Supporting as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to The Foundation Supporting with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11K

+37.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$91K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$15K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foundation Supporting reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Foundation Supporting

Based on IRS filings

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Foundation Supporting?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $33K (36%)

Virginia $20K (22%)

District of Columbia $18K (20%)

New York $10K (11%)

Illinois $10K (11%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts New York Virginia

Cities

WashingtonArlingtonNew YorkSalemSchaumburg

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024
Total Assets	$10,986	$7,975
Revenue	$94,011	$86,100
Expenses	$91,000	$86,100
Qualifying Distributions	$91,000	—
Net Investment Income	$11	—
Distributable Amount	$1,208	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 27, 2026 Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
September 27, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EARTH SCIENCES (CERES) Salem, MA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$33,000
CO2 COALITION Arlington, VA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$20,000
COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (CEI) Washington, DC	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE GWPF New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Schaumburg, IL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
COMMITTEE FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE TOMORROW Washington, DC	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Foundation Supporting is led by Malon Wilkus, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

Malon Wilkus

President & CEO

On filings since 2024

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Jay Beam

Secretary & Treasurer

On filings since 2024

1 hr/week

No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is The Foundation Supporting?

As of 2025, The Foundation Supporting holds $11K in total assets with $94K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $91K in 2025.

How much is The Foundation Supporting required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Foundation Supporting reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.