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    THE MALONE FAMILY FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    HOBE SOUND, FLEIN 841408520 Website

    Annual Giving

    $3.2M-89% YoY

    Grants

    4

    Median Grant

    $586K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Founded in 1997 by Dr. John C. Malone and his family, with one principal initial objective: to improve access to quality education – particularly at the secondary school level — for highly capable students who lack the financial resources to best develop their talents.

    Focus Areas

    k-12 educationindependent and preparatory schoolsboarding and day schoolsprivate secondary schoolspublic charter schoolshigher educationuniversity fundraisingyouth recreational programs

    Grant Types

    general operating support

    Funded Initiatives

    Malone Scholars Program with scholarship endowments to 50 independent secondary schools throughout the United States. Also funded the development of Stanford Online High School which opened in 2006.

    How to Apply

    The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and has indicated it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Scholarships are NOT available directly from the Malone Family Foundation - must apply through individual partner schools.

    Does Not Fund

    The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. The complement of 50 Malone Schools is complete and no additional schools will be selected.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-89%

    $3.2M

    Grants

    4

    Median

    $586K

    States

    3

    2023+309%

    $29.5M

    Grants

    55

    Median

    $500K

    States

    43

    2022

    $7.2M

    Grants

    5

    Median

    $1.5M

    States

    2

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $88.3M
    $3.2M(3.6%)
    2023
    $89.6M
    $29.5M(32.9%)
    2022
    $111.3M
    $7.2M(6.5%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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