Private foundation · EIN 20-8058288 · Rockford, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mall 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $245K total, median $10K. 72% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$245K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
72%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.4M

How to apply

Applications should include a brief description of the organization and the cost and purpose of the project for which funding is requested. A copy of the organization's most recent financial statement and a copy of the organization's federal tax exempt ruling from the internal revenue service should also be submitted. Contact: Thomas H Mall Or Catherine S Mall, Po Box 560, Rockford, Mi, 6168665024 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Michigan State UniversityLansing, MIEducation$25K
Beer City Dog BiscuitsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$20K
St Peter Lutheran ChurchArlington Hghts, ILMinistry$20K
Paradisus DeiHouston, TXGeneral$20K
Have MercyGreenville, MIMinistry$10K
Central Montcalm Community FundStanton, MIPenny's way & mall endowment$10K
Community Foundation for Mason CountyLudington, MICamper scholarships$10K
One Day NicheRockford, MIMinistry$10K
Mt Calvary Lutheran ChurchGreenville, MIMinistry$10K
North Kent ConnectRockford, MIMission support$10K
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIMinistry$10K
Kings Table MinistryAda, MIGeneral$10K
Kids' Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIPrevention of childhood hunger$10K
Holy Family School of FaithOverland Park, KSMinistry$10K
Northfield Food PantryGlenview, ILGeneral$7,500
Niles Township Food Pantry FoundationSkokie, ILGeneral$7,500
Ikus Life EnrichmentGrand Rapids, MIMinistry$5,000
Indian Trails Camp IncGrand Rapids, MICamper scholarships$5,000
Clawson GoodfellowsClawson, MIGeneral$5,000
St Ann's Catholic ChurchFrankfort, MIMission support$5,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral$5,000
Gilda's Club Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MICancer support$5,000
Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolComstock Park, MIEducation$5,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral$5,000
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National ParkPeninsula, OHConservancy$5,000

By state: Michigan 18 · Illinois 3 · Texas 1 · Kansas 1 · New York 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Mall Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rockford, Michigan, administered in care of Thomas H Mall, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mall Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Mall Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $245K across 25 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Mall Family Foundation give?

Michigan (18 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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