The Malou Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Malou Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $725,417 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $93,334. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$725,417
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$93,334
- Assets$21.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $769,333 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $769,333 | 44 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $725,417 | 42 | $21.8 million |
How to apply
The Malou Foundation 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 The Malou Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32 | $468,250 |
| Missouri | 2 | $122,334 |
| Georgia | 3 | $54,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $33,333 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | General operating support | $93,334 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | To support the pasadena dental study group | $80,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Laulima health collective | $60,000 |
| USC Keck School of Medicine | Rheumatology dept | $50,000 |
| USC Keck School of Medicine | Dr. Alex weber, usc victory project | $50,000 |
| Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization (Rambo) | Big creek freeride area and big creek xc area | $35,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Ms gift grout family fund | $33,333 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Pay it forward | $29,000 |
| Hilo Medical Center Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Thrive foundation | $20,000 |
| Lobero Theatre | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Southern California Outrigger Racing Association | General operating support | $15,000 |
| St Philip the Apostle School | General operating support | $14,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc | The safe santa barbara fund | $14,000 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | Emergency medicine | $10,000 |
| San Marino School Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Francis High School of la Canada Flintridge | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Harry L Dougherty and Keith S Tanaka Orthodontic Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Holy Family School | Jog a thon | $5,000 |
| Loyola High School of Los Angeles | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Raising Harts Corporation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| San Marino School Foundation | Banner campaign | $5,000 |
| Southern California Childern's Museum | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Regnum Christi Atlanta | To support the legionary priests, the consecrated women and regnum christi | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California | Usc brain tumor center | $5,000 |
| Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens | Society of fellows | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Alcoholism Research Inc | For the max anawalt memorial gift fund | $2,500 |
| Los Olivos School District Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Henry E Huntington PTA San Marino | General operating support | $1,250 |
| St Francis High School of la Canada Flintridge | St. Francis basketball tournament | $1,000 |
| Henry E Huntington PTA San Marino | Hauntington breakfast event | $1,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | General operating support of he will strong team | $1,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| San Marino National Little League | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucinda Hambleton
- Lindsey H Macfarlane DDS
- Robert Howes Hambleton
- Robert Holland Hambleton
- Courtney H Doyle
- Charles Keyes Hambleton
- Haley K Dahl
Questions people ask
Does The Malou Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Malou Foundation give?
$725,417 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Malou Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lucinda Hambleton (President), Lindsey H Macfarlane DDS (Vice President/Secretary), Robert Howes Hambleton (Sennior Advisor) and Robert Holland Hambleton (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Malou Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.