Mfund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mfund Inc is a private foundation in Guilford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,691 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $30,000. 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$136,691
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $164,471 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $135,098 | 47 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $164,471 | 44 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $136,691 | 60 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Mfund 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 Mfund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 44 | $99,455 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 5 | $4,653 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $798 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| California | 2 | $260 |
| Maryland | 1 | $258 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $250 |
| Washington | 1 | $100 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $67 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Velodrome Development Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Shoreline Arts Alliance | General support | $15,008 |
| Elm Shakespeare Company | General support | $15,000 |
| Internation Festival of Arts & Ideas | General support | $12,500 |
| Cornell Scott Hill Health Center | General support | $6,300 |
| Anthony Trust Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Farmland Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | General support | $3,000 |
| Orchestra New England | General support | $3,000 |
| The Legacy Theatre | General support | $3,000 |
| New Haven Leon SCP | General support | $2,533 |
| Sound Life Connections | General support | $2,500 |
| Ccap CT Cycling Advancement Program | General support | $2,500 |
| Common Ground High School | General support | $2,500 |
| Guilford Interfaith Volunteers | General support | $2,500 |
| Women & Family Life Center | General support | $2,033 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $2,000 |
| Star Track Cycling | General support | $1,853 |
| (Leap) Leadership Education and Athletics | General support | $1,600 |
| Iris - Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services | General support | $1,533 |
| CT Public Radio | General support | $1,530 |
| Cityseed | General support | $1,500 |
| Connecticut Northeast Organic Farming Association | General support | $1,030 |
| Haven's Harvest | General support | $1,023 |
| Branford Community Dining Room | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford Land Conservation Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $508 |
| Read to Grow | General support | $508 |
| Connecticut Food Share | General support | $500 |
| Forgotten Felines | General support | $500 |
| Guilford Abc | General support | $500 |
| Guilford Community Garden | General support | $500 |
| Guilford Food Bank | General support | $500 |
| Sacred Heart University | General support | $500 |
| Save the Sound | General support | $500 |
| Help Our People | General support | $500 |
| Massaro Community Farm | General support | $500 |
| The Dudley Farm | General support | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $500 |
| Yale University | General support | $282 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick M Mayer
- Melanie Barocas Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Mfund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mfund Inc give?
$136,691 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Mfund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick M Mayer (President/Secretary) and Melanie Barocas Mayer (Vice President/Treasurer).
What does Mfund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.