The Ingrid Mahan Foundation
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation is a private foundation based in Bernardville, New Jersey. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and states that its purpose is to support education, science, and healthcare, primarily cancer and heart disease.
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ingrid Mahan Foundation gave $362K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state New Jersey. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $362,200
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +39.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,319
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,440,817
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (9 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ingrid Mahan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing says applications should be made in writing and include a full description of the proposed grant’s purpose, a description of the requesting entity and its charitable qualifications, and a copy of its IRS determination letter. The filing identifies Robert Goldstein as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Goldstein
Mailing address: 150 Morristown Rd Suite 203, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Phone: (908) 542-0055
Email: rgoldstein@themahangroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ingrid Mahan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Great Expectations ($61K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 160 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New Jersey recipients received 42% of grant dollars, followed by Maine at 13%, and New York, Florida, and Hawaii at 6% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ingrid Mahan Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 32 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 282% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2022) to $407K (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $362K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Expectations Somerset, NJ | Various | $61,000 |
| Friends of Somerset Animal Rescue Bridgewater, NJ | Various | $20,000 |
| Belfast Soup Kitchen Belfast, ME | Various | $20,000 |
| The Lahaina Restoration Foundation Lahaina, HI | Varoius | $20,000 |
| American Humane Society Washington, DC | Various | $18,200 |
| Center for Hope Hospice Scotch Plains, NJ | Various | $16,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Ranson, WV | Various | $15,000 |
| Pan Mass Foundation Needham, MA | Various | $15,000 |
| Heartworks Basking Ridge, NJ | Various | $12,000 |
| Pen Bay Waldo Health Foundation Rockaway, ME | Various | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,440,817 | $326,258 | $394,772 | $362,200 | 32 | $362,200 | $326,258 | $128,447 |
| 2024 | $2,509,331 | $379,346 | $379,758 | $341,170 | 23 | $341,170 | $344,346 | $126,667 |
| 2023 | $2,509,743 | $365,780 | $347,743 | $320,700 | 39 | $320,700 | $365,780 | $125,476 |
| 2022 | $2,541,706 | $-672,534 | $317,525 | $282,580 | 33 | $317,524 | $6,154 | $140,869 |
| 2021 | $3,481,765 | $505,786 | $459,763 | $407,440 | 33 | $459,763 | $505,786 | $173,559 |
| 2020 | $3,435,742 | $688,310 | $350,132 | $301,440 | 28 | — | $688,310 | $150,629 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ingrid Mahan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is to make grants for education, science, and healthcare, with a primary focus on cancer and heart disease.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations with a range of stated missions. Belfast Soup Kitchen describes its work as providing food, comfort, and hope in a safe community. Center for Hope Hospice says it supports families and loved ones through loss. Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter describes work promoting humane animal care and helping animals find suitable homes. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation says it works to preserve and protect Lahaina’s Hawaiian and historic sense of place.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $362,200. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $61,000, with a median award of $10,000. Notable grants included $61,000 to Great Expectations; $20,000 each to Friends of Somerset Animal Rescue, Belfast Soup Kitchen, and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation; and $18,200 to American Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy M. Ernst, Robert Goldstein, Gary Mahan, and Roger Mahan as trustees.
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy M. Ernst
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goldstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Mahan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Mahan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ingrid T. Mahan (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Ingrid Mahan Foundation
How much does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation give each year?
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation gave $362K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $341K across 23 grants.
What is The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,319, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ingrid Mahan Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation give grants?
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (13%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Basking Ridge, NJ (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Union, ME (2 grants).
Does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (31 grants).
Who are The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Great Expectations ($61,000), Friends of Somerset Animal Rescue ($20,000) and Belfast Soup Kitchen ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ingrid Mahan Foundation?
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to make grants for education, science, and healthcare, with a primary focus on cancer and heart disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ingrid Mahan Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's EIN?
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2033950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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