Private foundation · EIN 01-0555028 · Campbell, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 165 grants paid, $5.6M total, median $25K. 48% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
165
$5.6M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 165 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ndn Collective IncRapid City, SDCharitable$180K
Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MACharitable$150K
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CACharitable$150K
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CACharitable$150K
Planned ParenthoodSan Jose, CACharitable$115K
AbodeFremont, CACharitable$100K
American Indian College FundDenver, COCharitable$100K
Computer History MuseumMountain View, CACharitable$100K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYCharitable$100K
Palestine Childrens Relief FundBurbank, CACharitable$100K
The Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALCharitable$100K
National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VACharitable$90K
American Immigration CouncilWashington, DCCharitable$75K
Bay Area Community Services IncOakland, CACharitable$75K
Center for Biological Diversity IncTucson, AZCharitable$75K
Sunrise Movement Education FundWashington, DCCharitable$75K
Brain & Behavior Research FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$60K
Education FundNew York, NYCharitable$60K
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALCharitable$60K
Jason FoundationHendersonville, TNCharitable$60K
National Institute of Reproductive Health IncNew York, NYCharitable$60K
Nurse-Family PartnershipDenver, COCharitable$60K
Pflag NationalWashington, DCCharitable$60K
Postpartum Support InternationalPortland, ORCharitable$60K
Preeclampsia FoundationMelbourne, FLCharitable$60K
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CACharitable$60K
University of Florida Foundation IncGainesville, FLCharitable$55K
Americans for Immigrant JusticeVirginia Gardens, FLCharitable$50K
Aopa FoundationFrederick, MDCharitable$50K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTCharitable$50K
Building FuturesProvidence, RICharitable$50K
Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CACharitable$50K
Greater LA Zoo AssociationLos Angeles, CACharitable$50K
Grey Muzzle OrganizationRaleigh, NCCharitable$50K
Last Prisoner ProjectDenver, COCharitable$50K
March for Our Lives FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$50K
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HIMaui strong fund$50K
Silicon Valley Community FoundationSanta Clara, CACharitable$50K
Oakland PromiseOakland, CACharitable$50K
Petsmart CharitiesPhoenix, AZCharitable$50K
Refugees InternationalWashington, DCCharitable$50K
Santa Cruz GivesSanta Cruz, CACharitable$50K
The Brigid AllianceNew York, NYCharitable$50K
The Mr Holland's Opus FoundationBurbank, CACharitable$50K
United Ways of Florida IncTallahassee, FLDisaster relief fund$50K
Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CACharitable$40K
The Ocean FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$40K
Unicef USANew York, NYCharitable$40K
Nourish CaliforniaOakland, CACharitable$39K
National Network of Abortion FundsNew Orleans, LACharitable$35K
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$35K
American Nurses FoundationSilver Spring, MDCharitable$30K
Anchor Center for BlindDenver, COCharitable$30K
Dav Charitable Service TrustErlanger, KYCharitable$30K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CACharitable$30K
Meals on Wheels AmericaArlington, VACharitable$30K
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CACharitable$30K
National Hospice FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$30K
Our Children's TrustEugene, ORCharitable$30K
Charity NavigatorSaddle Brook, NJCharitable$26K

By state: California 79 · District of Columbia 21 · New York 15 · Colorado 6 · Florida 6 · Alabama 3

About this foundation

The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Campbell, California, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.6M across 165 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation give?

California (79 grants), District of Columbia (21 grants), New York (15 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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