Private foundation · EIN 92-0859642 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Malarkey 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: 7 grants paid, $300K total, median $45K. 71% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$300K
Median grant
$45K
Stays in OR
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montavilla JazzPortland, ORGeneral support$100K
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, ORGeneral support$50K
Refit (remodeling for Independence Together)Lake Oswego, ORGeneral support$50K
Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAGeneral support$45K
Pacific Refugee Support GroupPortland, ORGeneral support$40K
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Evolve PinkFlemington, NJGeneral support$5,000

By state: Oregon 5 · California 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Malarkey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Malarkey 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 Malarkey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 7 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Malarkey Family Foundation give?

Oregon (5 grants), California (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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