M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $310,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$310,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $291,500 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 | $291,500 | 23 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $310,000 | 6 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
M Night Shyamalan 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $115,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian Emergency Task Force | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Kisoboka Africa | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Bali Street Mums | Charitable | $25,000 |
| One Life to Love | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Teach for Madagascar | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Small World | Charitable | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Night Shyamalan
- Bhavna Shyamalan
- Michelle Histand
Questions people ask
Does M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc give?
$310,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists M Night Shyamalan (President), Bhavna Shyamalan (Vice Preside) and Michelle Histand (Executive Di).
What does M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.