The Ingrid Mahan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ingrid Mahan Foundation is a private foundation in Bernardville, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $362,200 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $61,000. 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$362,200
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $341,170 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $320,700 | 39 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $341,170 | 23 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $362,200 | 32 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Ingrid Mahan 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 Ingrid Mahan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $153,500 |
| Maine | 7 | $48,000 |
| New York | 3 | $22,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $18,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Expectations | Various | $61,000 |
| Friends of Somerset Animal Rescue | Various | $20,000 |
| Belfast Soup Kitchen | Various | $20,000 |
| The Lahaina Restoration Foundation | Varoius | $20,000 |
| American Humane Society | Various | $18,200 |
| Center for Hope Hospice | Various | $16,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Various | $15,000 |
| Pan Mass Foundation | Various | $15,000 |
| Heartworks | Various | $12,000 |
| Pen Bay Waldo Health Foundation | Various | $12,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | Various | $10,000 |
| Hope House Colorado | Various | $10,000 |
| Safe and Sound Somerset | Various | $10,000 |
| Saint James Church | Various | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Various | $10,000 |
| Heaven on Earth for Veterans | Various | $10,000 |
| Operations Smile | Various | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Various | $10,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Various | $10,000 |
| The National K12 Ceramic Exhibit Foundation | Various | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Various | $10,000 |
| Silver Hills Hospital | Various | $7,500 |
| Eleventh Hour Rescue | Various | $7,500 |
| Ridge Wrestling | Various | $5,000 |
| Ycan | Various | $5,000 |
| Come Spring Food Pantry | Various | $3,000 |
| Thomaston Food Pantry | Various | $3,000 |
| Vose Library | Various | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Various | $2,500 |
| Tri County Scolorship Fund | Various | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Rockland Public Library | Various | $2,000 |
| HFTP Mid Jersey | Various | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy M Ernst
- Robert Goldstein
- Gary Mahan
- Roger Mahan
Questions people ask
Does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation give?
$362,200 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Ingrid Mahan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy M Ernst (Trustee), Robert Goldstein (Trustee), Gary Mahan (Trustee) and Roger Mahan (Trustee).
What does The Ingrid Mahan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and food and hunger.