The Mailman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6161556 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$59.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
45% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $250,000 |
| Stone Barns Center | Tarrytown, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $95,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $60,000 |
| American Associates of the National Theatre Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Queens, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Hudson Institute - Center for American Culture | Washington, WA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Miami New Drama | Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $35,000 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $35,000 |
| Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc Dba Miami Waterkeeper | Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $30,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violance | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Miami Childrens Chorus Inc | Miami, FL | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $20,000 |
| Rx Art Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $20,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $20,000 |
| Aperture Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| Environmental Working Group (Ewg) | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| Magnum Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $15,000 |
| Blacksmith Institute Inc Dba Pure Earth | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | Coconut Grove, FL | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| The African Ceremonies Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| The American-Scandinavian Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| The Organization for Social Media Safety | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Tuxedo Park School | Tuxedo Park, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $10,000 |
| Mcsweeney's Literary Arts Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $7,500 |
| The Battery Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $7,500 |
| Prx Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $5,000 |
| The East Harlem School | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitible purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,205,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $847,040 | 36 |
| 2022 | $1,034,250 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103465
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161556
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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