The Funger Foundation Inc
The Funger Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in San Anselmo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $361K. Net investment income was $370K.
The Funger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Funger Foundation Inc gave $361K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $120K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,800
- -52.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $120,267
- -52.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,800
- Total assets
- $5,137,664
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Funger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Connections ($350K). Together the top 3 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 20 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Funger Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2020) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Connections Bethesda, MD | Cancer Program Support | $350,000 |
| National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | Educational Program | $9,800 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Heart Walk Campaign - Owen Billman | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Funger Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,137,664 | $377,937 | $375,567 | $360,800 | 3 | $360,800 | $369,779 | $261,815 |
| 2024 | $5,135,294 | $688,627 | $759,163 | $751,000 | 3 | $751,000 | $180,464 | $269,311 |
| 2023 | $5,205,830 | $5,885,724 | $1,755,029 | $1,751,050 | 6 | $1,751,050 | $56,550 | $261,375 |
| 2022 | $4,471,192 | $246,345 | $3,457 | — | — | — | $7,888 | $68,231 |
| 2021 | $4,228,304 | $7,412 | $243,063 | $240,000 | 8 | $240,000 | $4,377 | $82,193 |
| 2020 | $4,463,955 | $46,197 | $206,822 | $202,000 | 6 | — | $41,136 | $95,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Funger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Funger Foundation Inc is led by Melanie Nichols, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Nichols
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Parker Funger
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lydia Joy McClain
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: C. Richard Beyda (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Morton Funger (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Norma Lee Funger (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Funger Foundation Inc
How much does The Funger Foundation Inc give each year?
The Funger Foundation Inc gave $361K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $751K across 3 grants.
What is The Funger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Funger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,800, and its average grant was $120,267, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Funger Foundation Inc give grants?
The Funger Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Funger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Funger Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Funger Foundation Inc?
The Funger Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $361K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Funger Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Funger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1893307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Funger Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Funger Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc
North Bethesda, MD
The Federation funds Jewish communal organizations and programs, including services for people in need, Jewish learning and engagement, youth and family programs, inclusion, community security, and work connecting the region with Israel and Jewish communities abroad. In 2025 it made 360 grants, with a median award of $20,000; grants ranged from $5,001 to $3.3 million, primarily supporting organizations in Greater Washington as well as national and international partners. It issues requests for proposals when opportunities are available; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$388.5M
Grants
360
Total Given
$34.1M
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund
San Francisco, CA
The Fund supports early education, arts and culture, poverty-focused solutions, public schools, and medical research, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California and additional funding in New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2.75 million, with a median of $15,000. The filing says there are no required application forms or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions, but does not explicitly say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$177.6M
Grants
238
Total Given
$15.2M
Charina Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Charina Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations across varied fields, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in New York and Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $750,000, with a median of $7,500. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.1M
Grants
279
Total Given
$3.8M
Nespola Charitable Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$106K
Mutual of America Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$136K
Grants
539
Total Given
$839K
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc
Fairfax, VA
The Van Metre Family Foundation supports community assistance, health care, education, youth, veterans, and the arts, with most 2024 funding going to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $3,000. The filing lists a letter as application material but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$5.2M
Grants
81
Total Given
$464K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Funger Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Funger Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?