The Mall Family Foundation
The Mall Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockford, Michigan. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Mall Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mall Family Foundation gave $245K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $245,000
- +44.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +47.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,800
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,422,354
- +30.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% 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 Mall Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says applications should include a brief description of the organization and the cost and purpose of the project, along with the organization’s most recent financial statement and its federal tax-exempt ruling from the IRS. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas H Mall Or Catherine S Mall
Mailing address: PO Box 560, Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 866-5024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mall Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Michigan (69%), followed by Illinois (14%), Texas (8%), Kansas (4%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mall Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 169% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $80K (2020) to $245K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University Lansing, MI | Education | $25,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits Grand Rapids, MI | General | $20,000 |
| St Peter Lutheran Church Arlington HGHTS, IL | Ministry | $20,000 |
| Paradisus DEI Houston, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Have Mercy Greenville, MI | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Central Montcalm Community Fund Stanton, MI | Penny's Way & Mall Endowment | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Mason County Ludington, MI | Camper Scholarships | $10,000 |
| One Day Niche Rockford, MI | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Greenville, MI | Ministry | $10,000 |
| North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | Mission Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,422,354 | $1,032,290 | $249,957 | $245,000 | 25 | $245,000 | $927,333 | $249,633 |
| 2024 | $2,632,689 | $1,315,524 | $176,334 | $170,000 | 17 | $170,000 | $119,185 | $209,569 |
| 2023 | $2,258,952 | $171,585 | $155,791 | $150,000 | 19 | $150,000 | $165,794 | $163,765 |
| 2022 | $2,239,034 | $1,057,144 | $96,765 | $91,200 | 17 | $91,200 | $53,908 | $133,739 |
| 2021 | $1,295,074 | $-10,851 | $104,325 | $98,000 | 24 | $98,000 | $40,345 | $102,302 |
| 2020 | $1,394,146 | $57,245 | $85,657 | $80,000 | 25 | — | $51,588 | $93,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $250K 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 available information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, ministry, food assistance, homelessness services, disability employment and recreation, and community support. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, Michigan State University said its mission was to help students get college scholarships; Beer City Dog Biscuits described providing vocational training and employment for people with developmental disabilities; and Kids’ Food Basket described programs that nourish children through food and educational services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $245,000 through 25 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Larger awards included $25,000 to Michigan State University for education and $20,000 each to Beer City Dog Biscuits for general purposes, St Peter Lutheran Church for ministry, and Paradisus Dei for general purposes. Other listed awards included $10,000 to Have Mercy for ministry and $10,000 to Community Foundation for Mason County for camper scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas H Mall as president; Catherine S Mall as vice president and secretary; Angela Adams as treasurer; and Jodi Mitchell as director.
The Mall Family Foundation is led by Thomas H. Mall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas H. Mall
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jodi Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angela Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine S. Mall
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Mall Family Foundation
How much does The Mall Family Foundation give each year?
The Mall Family Foundation gave $245K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 17 grants.
What is The Mall Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mall Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,800, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mall Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Mall Family Foundation give grants?
The Mall Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants), Greenville, MI (2 grants) and Rockford, MI (2 grants).
Does The Mall Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of The Mall Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (7 grants).
Who are The Mall Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mall Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan State University ($25,000), Beer City Dog Biscuits ($20,000) and St Peter Lutheran Church ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mall Family Foundation?
The Mall Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mall Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, ministry, food assistance, homelessness services, disability employment and recreation, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mall Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mall Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mall Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8058288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mall Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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