Maher Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maher Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $47,150 and the largest $975,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$47,150
- Largest grant$975,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 14 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 14 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
Maher 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maher Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $29,728 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Hill Community Action | Program Support | $975,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Program Support | $320,166 |
| Institute for Citizens and Scholars | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Advocates For Children of NJ | Program Support | $100,000 |
| NJ Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Program Support | $82,772 |
| Newark Alliance | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Far Brook School | Program Support | $44,300 |
| William Paterson U Found | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia U | Program Support | $29,728 |
| Council of NJ Grantmakers | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Third Sector New England | RCCFs New Jersey State Landscaping Project | $7,500 |
| New Jersey Future | Program Support | $7,500 |
| NJ EarlyEd Infrastructure Alliance | Registration Fees | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- M Brian Maher
- Sandra Maher
- Amanda Maher
- Scott Schley
- Margarethe P Laurenzi
Questions people ask
Does Maher Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maher Charitable Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $47,150.
Who runs Maher Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Brian Maher (Chairman Treasurer Director), Sandra Maher (Vice Chairman & Director), Amanda Maher (President & Director) and Scott Schley (GC Secretary & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Maher Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.