MLG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MLG Foundation is a private foundation in Hanover, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,176 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $15,000. 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$28,176
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$469,160
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21,692 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,542 | 24 | $440,066 |
| 2023 | $21,692 | 23 | $462,169 |
| 2024 | $28,176 | 23 | $469,160 |
How to apply
MLG 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 MLG Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $15,050 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $8,000 |
| New York | 7 | $2,425 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,250 |
| Oregon | 1 | $400 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $216 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $110 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Pines Center | For summer camp, endowment and operating funds | $15,000 |
| Co-Op Rhody | Start up contribution and spring fundraiser | $8,000 |
| Center for Economic Democracy Inc | Sponsor for center for cooperative development and solidarity | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Respond to to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover and reclaim control of their future | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Medical humanitarian organization | $750 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access | $400 |
| UNICEF | Support the world's children through fundraising, advocacy, and education | $300 |
| Oxfam America | Fight poverty, hunger, and injustice | $250 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund | Fight for racial justice | $250 |
| New Israel Fund | Protect civil and human rights | $216 |
| Direct Relief | Humanitarian relief | $200 |
| American Indian College Fund | Support native student access to higher education | $200 |
| Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law | Law and policy institute | $150 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Create a vital earth | $125 |
| Human Rights Watch | Human rights advocacy | $100 |
| United Negro College Fund | Help students attend college, support hbcus | $100 |
| J Street Education Fund | Israel advocacy | $100 |
| NH Public Radio | Spotlights nonprofit organizations across nh | $60 |
| Vermont Public Radio | Public radio | $60 |
| Alternatives for Girls | Help homeless and high-risk girls | $50 |
| World Central Kitchen | Provide food to those affected by crises | $50 |
| Listen Community Services | Help families with critical needs such as access to food, housing and heating. | $50 |
| Charity Navigator | Philanthropy | $15 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Groban Olson
- Richard W Olson
Questions people ask
Does MLG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MLG Foundation give?
$28,176 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs MLG Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Groban Olson (Trustee) and Richard W Olson (Trustee).
What does MLG Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.