Malarkey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Malarkey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $4.0 million |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 8 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 8 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 7 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Malarkey 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 5 | $250,000 |
| California | 1 | $45,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montavilla Jazz | General support | $100,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | General support | $50,000 |
| Refit (Remodeling for Independence Together) | General support | $50,000 |
| Trevor Project | General support | $45,000 |
| Pacific Refugee Support Group | General support | $40,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| Evolve Pink | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Malarkey
- Mardee Malarkey
- Ralph Shirts
- Nita Bryant
- Jim Decarlo-Schnepper
Questions people ask
Does Malarkey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Malarkey Family Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Malarkey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory Malarkey (Chair), Mardee Malarkey (Secretary/Treasurer), Ralph Shirts (Director) and Nita Bryant (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.