The Mailman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mailman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$59.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $847,040 the year before.
28% 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 | $1.0 million | 41 | $36.7 million |
| 2023 | $847,040 | 36 | $50.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 37 | $59.9 million |
How to apply
The Mailman Foundation Inc 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 Mailman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $552,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $290,000 |
| California | 8 | $192,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $115,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $250,000 |
| Stone Barns Center | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $95,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $60,000 |
| American Associates of the National Theatre Inc | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Hudson Institute - Center for American Culture | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Miami New Drama | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $35,000 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $35,000 |
| Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc DBA Miami Waterkeeper | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $30,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violance | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Miami Childrens Chorus Inc | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $20,000 |
| RX Art Inc | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $20,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $20,000 |
| Aperture Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| Environmental Working Group (Ewg) | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| Magnum Foundation | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| Blacksmith Institute Inc DBA Pure Earth | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| The African Ceremonies Foundation | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| The American-Scandinavian Foundation | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| The Organization for Social Media Safety | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Tuxedo Park School | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| McSweeney's Literary Arts Fund | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $7,500 |
| The Battery Conservancy Inc | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $7,500 |
| PRX Inc | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $5,000 |
| The East Harlem School | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis Mailman
- Joan M Wolfe
- Johanna L Wolfe
- Olivia L Wolfe
- Joseph V Hastings
Questions people ask
Does The Mailman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mailman Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Mailman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis Mailman (Vp/Asst. Treasurer), Joan M Wolfe (President), Johanna L Wolfe (Vp/Asst Secretary) and Olivia L Wolfe (Vp/Asst Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Mailman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.