The Joshua Mailman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-5520413 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$804K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$18.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Threshold Foundation | Katonah, NY | General support | $306,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General support | $150,000 |
| Emerging Public Leaders | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Remake | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Progressive International Exchange | Calabasas, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends Seminary | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Pure Earth | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | Boulder, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| The William James Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| White Men for Racial Justice Inc | Montgomery, AL | General support | $15,000 |
| Progressive International Exchange | Calabasas, CA | General support | $12,500 |
| African Ceremonies Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Brazil Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Institute for Middle East Understanding (Imeu) | Tustin, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Waterfall Unity Alliance Inc | West Fulton, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Richmond, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Empowerment Works Inc (Visualizing Impact) | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Check My Ads Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $9,500 |
| Mercado Global Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| River Keepers | Fargo, ND | General support | $1,050 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $804,050 | 24 |
| 2023 | $646,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5520413
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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