Private foundation · EIN 27-1447747 · Florham Park, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maher Charitable 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: 14 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $47K. 86% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$2.0M
Median grant
$47K
Stays in NJ
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clinton Hill Community ActionNewark, NJProgram Support$975K
Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJProgram Support$320K
Institute for Citizens and ScholarsPrinceton, NJProgram Support$250K
Advocates for Children of NjNewark, NJProgram Support$100K
Nj Chamber of Commerce FoundationTrenton, NJProgram Support$100K
Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJProgram Support$83K
Newark AllianceNewark, NJProgram Support$50K
Far Brook SchoolShort Hills, NJProgram Support$44K
William Paterson U FoundWayne, NJProgram Support$40K
Teachers College Columbia UNew York, NYProgram Support$30K
Council of Nj GrantmakersEwing, NJProgram Support$25K
Third Sector New EnglandBoston, MARCCFs New Jersey State Landscaping Project$7,500
New Jersey FutureTrenton, NJProgram Support$7,500
Nj Earlyed Infrastructure AllianceFlorham Park, NJRegistration Fees$20

By state: New Jersey 12 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Maher Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey, administered in care of M Brian Maher, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Maher Charitable 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 Maher Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 14 grants, a median of $47K.

Where does Maher Charitable Foundation give?

New Jersey (12 grants), New York (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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