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The Molton Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 364106150

The Molton Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $95,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$60,0002$1.6 million
2024$95,0003$0
2025$80,0002$1.8 million

How to apply

The Molton 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Molton Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$80,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
NY
All contributions were made for the unrestricted use of the charity.$75,000
NYU School of Law
New York, NY
All contributions were made for the unrestricted use of charity.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Molton Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Molton Family Foundation give?

$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.

Who runs The Molton Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David Molton (Director), Alan Molton (Director) and Lauren Lamont (Director).

What does The Molton Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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