The Mailman Foundation Inc
The Mailman Foundation Inc is a private family foundation incorporated in Delaware in 1943 and established in 1949. Based in New York City, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.0M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+42.3% YoY
Grant Count
37
+2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+38.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for the arts, education, and human services.
Grantmaking
The Mailman Foundation made 44 grants in 2023, with a median grant size of $20,000 and a range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Grant Range
of $20,000 and a range from $5,000 to $250,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year ending December 2023:
- Total assets: $18,363,073
- Total revenues: $605,525
- Total expenses: $1,202,553
- Investment income and dividends: $369,111
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,024,203 | $18,363,073 | $18,960,101 |
| Revenue | $2,277,800 | $605,525 | $175,297 |
| Expenses | $1,616,670 | $1,202,553 | $1,428,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,296,806 | $935,108 | $1,104,315 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,944,991 | $327,016 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,643,059 | $2,073,021 | $2,137,805 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Joan M Wolfe (President)
- Johanna L Wolfe (Vice President/Assistant Secretary)
- Olivia L Wolfe (Vice President/Assistant Secretary)
- Phyllis Mailman (Vice President/Assistant Treasurer)
- Joseph V Hastings (Secretary/Treasurer)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS MAILMAN | VP/ASST. TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| JOAN M WOLFE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $25,000 |
| JOHANNA L WOLFE | VP/ASST SECRETARY | 20 | $25,000 |
| OLIVIA L WOLFE | VP/ASST SECRETARY | 20 | $25,000 |
| JOSEPH V HASTINGS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 126 E 56th St, 3rd Floor, New York City, NY 10022
Telephone: 212-888-8350
EIN: 13-6161556
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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