James and Tanya Mahood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James and Tanya Mahood Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$128,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $124,300 | 28 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $116,000 | 25 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $128,500 | 31 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
James and Tanya Mahood 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 James and Tanya Mahood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | $22,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $20,000 |
| New York | 5 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $8,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Feeding America | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Food Network | General Support | $7,500 |
| Black & Missing Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General Support | $5,000 |
| John and Marcia Price College of Engineering | General Support | $5,000 |
| One Tree Planted (Urban Forestry) | General Support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | General Support | $5,000 |
| Plan C co Possibility Labs | General Support | $5,000 |
| Population Services International Contribution | General Support | $5,000 |
| Preble Street | General Support | $5,000 |
| Preble Street for Florence House | General Support | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Score | General Support | $5,000 |
| Unicef | General Support | $5,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | General Support | $4,000 |
| New Beginnings | General Support | $3,500 |
| Democracy Now | General Support | $3,000 |
| Friendship Bridge | General Support | $3,000 |
| Harlem's Children Zone | General Support | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Land Institute | General Support | $3,000 |
| Urban Prep Academies | General Support | $3,000 |
| Westminster Fund | General Support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the St Lawrence Church | General Support | $2,500 |
| HJ Lang Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| Maine Public Membership Department | General Support | $2,000 |
| Kiva Microfunds | General Support | $1,500 |
| Homeless Animal Rescue Team Of Maine Inc | General Support | $1,000 |
| USM Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| KRCL | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tanya Mahood
Questions people ask
Does James and Tanya Mahood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James and Tanya Mahood Foundation give?
$128,500 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs James and Tanya Mahood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tanya Mahood (Trustee).
What does James and Tanya Mahood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and education.