The Maletta Foundation
The Maletta Foundation is a private foundation based in W Henrietta, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with awards designated for general operating funds.
The Maletta Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maletta Foundation gave $24K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,958
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $223,193
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 Maletta Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It lists Dana Woolever as the contact, requires no particular application format, and states that recipients must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Dana Woolever
Mailing address: 118 Salzer Heights, W Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: (585) 797-8456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maletta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Susieq Dog Resq ($3K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in New York (85% of grant dollars), Pennsylvania (9%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Maletta Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $26K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Susieq Dog Resq Conesus, NY | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Vincent House Wayland, NY | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Livonia EMS Livonia, NY | General Operating Fund | $2,250 |
| Livonia Volunteer Fire Department Livonia, NY | General Operating Fund | $2,250 |
| Mercy Flight Central Inc Canandaigua, NY | General Operating Fund | $2,250 |
| Ronald McDonald House Rochester, NY | General Operating Fund | $2,250 |
| Theresa House Geneseo, NY | General Operating Fund | $2,250 |
| St Jude's Hospital Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| Honeoye Falls Historical Society Honeoye Falls, NY | General Operating Fund | $1,500 |
| Pirate Fund Toys for Tots Triangle, VA | General Operating Fund | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with The Maletta Foundation?
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 | $223,193 | $12,458 | $24,508 | $23,500 | 12 | $23,962 | $13,784 | $21,863 |
| 2024 | $235,243 | $9,447 | $24,504 | $23,500 | 12 | $23,950 | $13,158 | $19,319 |
| 2023 | $250,300 | $13,280 | $24,498 | $23,500 | 12 | $23,950 | $12,911 | $18,825 |
| 2022 | $261,518 | $9,046 | $26,528 | $25,500 | 12 | $25,950 | $12,454 | $20,791 |
| 2021 | $279,000 | $14,414 | $20,481 | $19,500 | 10 | $19,950 | $14,575 | $22,098 |
| 2020 | $285,067 | $13,372 | $20,426 | $19,500 | 12 | — | $13,022 | $21,746 |
| 2019 | $292,121 | $12,913 | $22,720 | $21,750 | 13 | — | $12,552 | $21,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maletta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 does not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as emergency services, health care, housing, animal rescue, historical preservation, and education. Mercy Flight Central describes its own mission as providing critical care to sick and injured people; that is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $23,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median of $2,250. Notable grants included $2,500 each to SusieQ Dog ResQ and Vincent House, and $2,250 each to Livonia EMS, Livonia Volunteer Fire Department, Mercy Flight Central, Ronald McDonald House, and Theresa House. All 12 listed grants were for general operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dana P Woolever, Linda M Woolever, and Charles Woolever as trustees.
The Maletta Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Woolever
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana P. Woolever
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda M. Woolever
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Maletta Foundation
How much does The Maletta Foundation give each year?
The Maletta Foundation gave $24K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 12 grants.
What is The Maletta Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maletta Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $1,958, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Maletta Foundation give grants?
The Maletta Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Livonia, NY (2 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does The Maletta Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Maletta Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maletta Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maletta Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Susieq Dog Resq ($2,500), Vincent House ($2,500) and Livonia EMS ($2,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maletta Foundation?
The Maletta Foundation reported $223K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maletta Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as emergency services, health care, housing, animal rescue, historical preservation, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maletta Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maletta Foundation's EIN?
The Maletta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1484555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Maletta 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Maletta Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
The Marks Family Foundation
Akron, OH
Assets
$527
Grants
6
Total Given
$5K
Oliver B Merlyn Foundation
Victor, NY
Assets
$964K
Grants
9
Total Given
$244K
The Louise and Henry Epstein Family
Rochester, NY
Assets
$54K
Grants
23
Total Given
$19K
The Polisseni Foundation Inc
Rochester, NY
The Polisseni Foundation supports education, human services, and civic improvement that address community needs and improve quality of life in upstate New York. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $166,700, with a median of $3,125. It accepts applications in an approved format; the website says they must arrive at least two weeks before a scheduled board meeting.
Assets
$4K
Grants
26
Total Given
$492K
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation
West Henrietta, NY
The foundation supports charitable organizations and activities addressing local needs, including food assistance, youth services, arts and culture, and animal welfare, within the Greater Rochester, New York area. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,250. It accepts letter requests, and no application deadline is stated.
Assets
$603K
Grants
38
Total Given
$56K
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Maletta Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-maletta-foundation-morg_819782a1175b4650997fc52c97159ce4
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_161484555_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Maletta Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-maletta-foundation-morg_819782a1175b4650997fc52c97159ce4},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-14. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Maletta Foundation'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 Maletta Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?