The Malkenson Foundation
The Malkenson Foundation is a private foundation based in Southampton, New York. In its 2024 filing, it described support for educational and developmental programs in underserved communities domestically and internationally, and for early-stage social entrepreneurs, including development of prototypes or business plans.
The Malkenson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Malkenson Foundation gave $119K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,950
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,434
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $517,385
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Malkenson 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2489, Southampton, NY 11969
Phone: (646) 483-7499
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Malkenson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Mama Theatre ($36K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in five states. By share of grant dollars, New York received 52%, California 36%, Connecticut 9%, Illinois 2%, and Pennsylvania 1%. The foundation also states that its support for educational and developmental programs reaches underserved communities domestically and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Malkenson Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 713% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $122K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Mama Theatre New York, NY | Public Charity Support | $36,000 |
| Kounkuey Design Initiative Los Angeles, CA | Public Charity Support | $27,500 |
| Echoing Green New York, NY | Public Charity Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Zawadi Yeta Norwalk, CT | Public Charity Support | $10,000 |
| The Flight School Inc Sonoma, CA | Public Charity Support | $7,500 |
| Bronx Lacrosse Purchase, NY | Public Charity Support | $5,000 |
| A Better Chance New York, NY | Public Charity Support | $5,000 |
| Happi Inc Menlo Park, CA | Public Charity Support | $5,000 |
| Nechung Foundation Poughquag, NY | Public Charity Support | $3,000 |
| Partnerships for Change San Francisco, CA | Public Charity Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,385 | $265,495 | $139,580 | $118,950 | 16 | $161,950 | $156,688 | $22,701 |
| 2023 | $488,120 | $183,533 | $98,473 | $96,700 | 13 | $96,700 | $83,392 | $21,467 |
| 2022 | $430,701 | $198,451 | $134,067 | $122,100 | 15 | $132,307 | $116,859 | $26,982 |
| 2021 | $433,796 | $122,972 | $96,350 | $94,850 | 10 | $94,850 | $78,232 | $28,359 |
| 2020 | $442,417 | $48,234 | $109,779 | $108,250 | 12 | — | $20,294 | $31,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Malkenson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — 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 2024 filing describes two direct charitable activities: supporting educational and developmental programs in underserved communities domestically and internationally, and supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs, including the development of prototypes or business plans.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. Kounkuey Design Initiative describes its mission as partnering with under-resourced communities to advance equity through education, research, planning, and built works. Echoing Green says it discovers emerging leaders and invests in the growth of their ideas. Bronx Lacrosse describes itself as a year-round academic and sports-based youth development organization serving underserved middle and high school students in the Bronx. A Better Chance says its mission is to increase the number of well-educated young people of color prepared for leadership roles.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in areas including justice and equity (Partnerships for Change), art and gardens reflecting world cultures (LongHouse Reserve), and support, education, and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities and their families (HARC).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $118,950. Grants ranged from $500 to $36,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Its largest grants included $36,000 to La MaMa Theatre, $27,500 to Kounkuey Design Initiative, $10,000 each to Echoing Green and Friends of Zawadi Yeta, and $7,500 to The Flight School Inc. Other grants included $5,000 each to Bronx Lacrosse and A Better Chance, and $5,000 to HAPPI Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Malkenson as president and Faith Bethelard as secretary.
The Malkenson Foundation is led by Steven Malkenson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Malkenson
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faith Bethelard
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Malkenson (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Malkenson Foundation
How much does The Malkenson Foundation give each year?
The Malkenson Foundation gave $119K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 13 grants.
What is The Malkenson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Malkenson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,434, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Malkenson Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Malkenson Foundation give grants?
The Malkenson Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (36%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Malkenson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Malkenson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity Support" (16 grants).
Who are The Malkenson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Malkenson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include La Mama Theatre ($36,000), Kounkuey Design Initiative ($27,500) and Echoing Green ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Malkenson Foundation?
The Malkenson Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Malkenson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes two direct charitable activities: supporting educational and developmental programs in underserved communities domestically and internationally, and supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs, including the development of prototypes or business plans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Malkenson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Malkenson Foundation's EIN?
The Malkenson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4166784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Malkenson 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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