Mahoney Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mahoney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,988 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,453 and the largest $11,340. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$97,988
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,453
- Largest grant$11,340
- Assets$126,687
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,617 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,167 | 23 | $143,688 |
| 2024 | $80,617 | 29 | $96,089 |
| 2025 | $97,988 | 31 | $126,687 |
How to apply
Mahoney Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mahoney Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2 | $21,340 |
| Texas | 4 | $11,592 |
| Virginia | 3 | $9,090 |
| Utah | 1 | $6,075 |
| Illinois | 3 | $6,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $3,885 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | Student Scholarship | $11,340 |
| First United Methodist Church | Support NWA Childrens Shelter Ministry | $10,000 |
| Western Governors University | Student Scholarships | $6,075 |
| University of Nevada Reno | Student Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Student Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Purdue Global University | Student Scholarships | $4,995 |
| Liberty University | Student Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of Miami | Student Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Shepherd University | Student Scholarships | $3,885 |
| Colorado Technical University | Student Scholarships | $3,500 |
| LaSalle University | Student Scholarships | $3,360 |
| Xavier University | Student Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Texas Arlington | Student Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Virginia | Student Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Delaware State University | Student Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Wyoming | Student Scholarships | $2,453 |
| Longwood University | Student Scholarships | $2,090 |
| Bowling Green State University | Student Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Brown University | Student Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Mississippi | Student Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Student Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | Student Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Rivier University | Student Scholarships | $1,930 |
| Portland State University | Student Scholarships | $1,716 |
| Texas A and M University | Student Scholarships | $1,597 |
| Chamberlain University | Student Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Aquinas Institute | Student Scholarships - Diane DeMarle Endowed Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| National Louis University | Student Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Southern Maine | Student Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Northwestern College | Student Scholarships | $609 |
| Minot State University | Student Scholarships | $438 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Mahoney
- Caitlin Mahoney Spears
- Sandra Mahoney
- Brendan Mahoney
Questions people ask
Does Mahoney Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mahoney Family Foundation Inc give?
$97,988 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,453.
Who runs Mahoney Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Mahoney (President), Caitlin Mahoney Spears (Vice President), Sandra Mahoney (Secretary Treasurer) and Brendan Mahoney (Director).
What does Mahoney Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.