Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc
Preselected recipients only
Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $267,500. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$267,500
- Assets$451,362
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
22% 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 | $1.8 million | 65 | $475,726 |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 79 | $242,043 |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 59 | $451,362 |
How to apply
Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn 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 Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 50 | $1.8 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $19,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,147 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,204 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Fdn | General funds | $267,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General | $200,000 |
| Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative | General | $100,520 |
| Collaboraction | General | $100,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | Community leadership fellows | $90,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | General operations | $65,000 |
| The Salvation Army Chicago | General | $65,000 |
| One on One | General operating | $60,000 |
| Onegoal | General operating | $51,800 |
| Academy for Global Citizenship | General operating | $50,000 |
| Braven | General | $50,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | General | $50,000 |
| Chicago Cares Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Institute for Nonviolence Chicago | General | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | General | $50,000 |
| National Louis University | General | $50,000 |
| Together Chicago | General | $50,000 |
| Chicago Survivors | General operating | $40,000 |
| Ucan | General operating | $30,000 |
| North Lawndale Employment Network | General | $28,125 |
| Alliance for Camp Health | General | $25,000 |
| Austin Coming Together | General operating | $25,000 |
| Elyssa's Mission | General operating | $25,000 |
| Justice Journey Alliance | General | $25,000 |
| Mikva Challenge | General | $20,000 |
| Pickles | General operating | $20,000 |
| Refugee One | General operating | $20,000 |
| Global Giving | General | $19,000 |
| Beyond Hunger | General | $15,000 |
| Mod Collective | General | $15,000 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | General | $12,560 |
| St Catherine St Lucy School | General | $12,000 |
| Holy Family | General | $10,000 |
| Restoring Children International | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Field School | General operating | $10,000 |
| WTTW Chicago | General | $10,000 |
| Sarah's Inn | General operating | $5,150 |
| Global Warriors Org | General | $5,147 |
| A Thousand Summers | General | $5,000 |
| American Camping Association | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Malnati
- Jeanne Malnati
- Kelsey Malnati Howell
- Keith Cantrell
Questions people ask
Does Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc Malnati (President), Jeanne Malnati (Vice Preside), Kelsey Malnati Howell (Executive Di) and Keith Cantrell (Asst Secreta).
What does Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.