The Magis Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Magis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $351,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $205,000. 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$351,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $329,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $341,000 | 14 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $329,000 | 23 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $351,000 | 19 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
The Magis Charitable 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 Magis Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $219,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $74,000 |
| New York | 3 | $43,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Center Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $205,000 |
| Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Come to Believe Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Care 2 Communities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Amelia Tree Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Le Moyne College | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteers | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Joy to the Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sisters of Life | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Diocese of St Augustine | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Driven Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nassau Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Caddie School for Soldiers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Global Smile Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| U S Constitution Scholarship Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yale University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Mullman
Questions people ask
Does The Magis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Magis Charitable Foundation give?
$351,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Magis Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Mullman (Sec, Dir, Pres).
What does The Magis Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.