Maher Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga Springs, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,550 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,550 and the largest $100,000. 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$340,550
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$7,550
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $164,500 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,500 | 16 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $340,550 | 18 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Maher Family 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 Maher Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $130,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $105,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $42,700 |
| Washington | 2 | $30,100 |
| Utah | 1 | $28,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General support | $97,300 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation | General support | $28,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis and Learning | General support | $21,400 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Pestalozzi US Children's Charity | General support | $10,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Roaring Fork Schools Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation | General support | $5,100 |
| The Aspen Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Gar Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Services | General support | $4,700 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | General support | $3,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General support | $2,250 |
| Henry Street Settlement | General support | $1,800 |
| Down Syndrome Association of CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Maher
- Elizabeth Daniels
- Caroline Maher
- Emily Reuter
- James Maher Jr
Questions people ask
Does Maher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maher Family Foundation give?
$340,550 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,550.
Who runs Maher Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Maher (Trustee), Elizabeth Daniels (Trustee), Caroline Maher (Trustee) and Emily Reuter (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Maher Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.