Private foundation · EIN 46-1617360 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward and Cynthia Maletis 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: 5 grants paid, $288K total, median $38K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$288K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in WA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Crossroad Institute IncCambridge, MAGeneral support$150K
De LA Salle North Catholic High SchoolPortland, OREducation and scholarships$70K
University of Oregon FoundationEugene, OREducation and scholarships$38K
Portland Art MuseumPortland, ORArt exhibits$25K
Motiv8 FoundationIndependence, OHGeneral support$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 1 · Oregon 3 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Edward and Cynthia Maletis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Edward Maletis, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Edward and Cynthia Maletis 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 Edward and Cynthia Maletis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $288K across 5 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Edward and Cynthia Maletis Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), Oregon (3 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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