M Night Shyamalan Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNewtown Square, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-3102091 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$190K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $40,000.
From the return
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On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syrian Emergency Task Force | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Kisoboka Africa | Lwengo, UG | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Bali Street Mums | Bali, ID | Charitable | $25,000 |
| One Life to Love | Brick, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Teach for Madagascar | Antananarivo, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Small World | Budhanilkantha, NP | Charitable | $25,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Leaf Trust | Maskeliya, | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Education Bridge | South Bend, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Onja | Tsarahonenana, | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Slums Going Green and Clean | Nairobi, | Charitable | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $478,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349100032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3102091
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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