The Malachowsky Family Foundation directs major, single-source support to local philanthropic infrastructure by funding the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Their giving appears focused on channeling charitable resources into flexible, community-directed philanthropy in the Silicon Valley/Campbell area rather than funding program-specific nonprofits directly.
Highly concentrated: one large grant to a single community foundation, suggesting use of a donor-advised or pass-through vehicle rather than many direct grants to operating nonprofits.
THE CHRIS AND MELODY MALACHOWSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION is based in Campbell, CA. It reported $14,896,173 in annual grants and $30,089,087 in total assets on its latest 990 on file for 2025. The foundation gives nationally, with 431 grants recorded in the United States. Its recent grantmaking includes support for Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which received $525,000 in 2023, and larger grants to a mix of community, disaster-relief, health, legal, environmental, and civic organizations. The largest recent grants listed include $400,000 to Christian Ministry Alliance in 2024, $400,000 to Hawaii Community Foundation in 2024, and $250,000 to American Jewish Joint Commission in 2024. Other named grantees in the recent grants list include American Friends of Magen David Adom, Earthjustice, Clean Air Task Force, Second Harvest Food Bank, Planned Parenthood, GlobalGiving, and Maui Food Bank. The foundation’s giving pattern shows substantial recurring support for a small number of recipients, alongside larger one-time awards. Its California-based headquarters and the share of grants to California recipients indicate a strong connection to the state, while the grant list also shows activity in Washington, DC, New York, Hawaii, and other states.
Recent grantmaking spans community philanthropy, disaster relief and recovery, environmental advocacy, and arts and civic support. Notable grants include $525,000 to SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, which aligns with charitable infrastructure and flexible local giving; $400,000 to HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and $100,000 to MAUI FOOD BANK, both tied to recovery and direct relief in Hawaii; and $150,000 to EARTHJUSTICE and $150,000 to CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE, which reflect environmental grantmaking. Other recent grants include $120,000 to PLANNED PARENTHOOD, $100,000 to NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, and $100,000 to COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM.
THE CHRIS AND MELODY MALACHOWSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION makes grants at a range of sizes, with a typical grant size of $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $21,250 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants show both recurring support and larger awards, including repeated gifts to Second Harvest Food Bank, Clean Air Task Force, Planned Parenthood, and National Alliance on Mental Illness. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and does not fund individuals. The recent grants list shows charitable awards rather than program-related investments, and the record does not indicate an application process.
$5.6M
$30.1M
$14.2M
$6.1M
Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $21K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$21K
75th Percentile
$40K
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Notable grantees: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
THE CHRIS AND MELODY MALACHOWSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION gives nationally, and all recent recipient-country data are in the US. California receives 46% of grants, and the recent list includes multiple California recipients such as SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Earthjustice, Planned Parenthood, Second Harvest Food Bank, ABODE, and Computer History Museum. The top state by grant count is DC, followed by California, New York, Hawaii, and Virginia in the recent grants list. Recent grants also reached Arizona, South Dakota, Massachusetts, Alabama, Colorado, and North Carolina.
The provided data does not describe an application process or say whether THE CHRIS AND MELODY MALACHOWSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited applications. The record only shows that it is a regular funder and that it makes charitable grants nationally.
Recent grantmaking includes community philanthropy through SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, disaster relief and recovery through HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and MAUI FOOD BANK, environmental work through EARTHJUSTICE and CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE, and other charitable support such as PLANNED PARENTHOOD and NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $21,250 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $525,000 to SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and $400,000 to both CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ALLIANCE and HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
The foundation gives nationally. In the recent grants data, 46% of grants went to recipients in California, and the top state by grant count is DC. Other recent recipient states include New York, Hawaii, Virginia, Arizona, South Dakota, Massachusetts, Alabama, Colorado, and North Carolina.
Recent grantees include SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ALLIANCE, HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT COMMISSION, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, NDN COLLECTIVE INC, EARTHJUSTICE, CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, and MAUI FOOD BANK.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDN COLLECTIVE INC | RAPID CITY, SD | $180,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| EARTHJUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE | BOSTON, MA | $150,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | SAN JOSE, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | SAN JOSE, CA | $115,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ABODE | FREMONT, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PALESTINE CHILDRENS RELIEF FUND | BURBANK, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND | DENVER, CO | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS | ARLINGTON, VA | $90,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC | TUCSON, AZ | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | OAKLAND, CA | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SUNRISE MOVEMENT EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PREECLAMPSIA FOUNDATION | MELBOURNE, FL | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INC | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | DENVER, CO | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BRAIN & BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| JASON FOUNDATION | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PFLAG NATIONAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE TREVOR PROJECT | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL | PORTLAND, OR | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| EDUCATION FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC | GAINESVILLE, FL | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FEEDING SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE BRIGID ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE | VIRGINIA GARDENS, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SANTA CRUZ GIVES | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| UNITED WAYS OF FLORIDA INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | DISASTER RELIEF FUND |
| LAST PRISONER PROJECT | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION | BURBANK, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MARCH FOR OUR LIVES FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SANTA CLARA, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KANAB, UT | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $50,000 | 2025 | MAUI STRONG FUND |
| PETSMART CHARITIES | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GREY MUZZLE ORGANIZATION | RALEIGH, NC | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BUILDING FUTURES | PROVIDENCE, RI | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| AOPA FOUNDATION | FREDERICK, MD | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GREATER LA ZOO ASSOCIATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OAKLAND PROMISE | OAKLAND, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CORAL REEF ALLIANCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| UNICEF USA | NEW YORK, NY | $40,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE OCEAN FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $40,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NOURISH CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | $39,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $35,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
$150,000CHARITABLE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$115,000CHARITABLE
CHARITABLE
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
$90,000CHARITABLE
BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$75,000CHARITABLE
EDUCATION FUND
$60,000CHARITABLE
SANTA CRUZ GIVES
$50,000CHARITABLE
MARCH FOR OUR LIVES FOUNDATION
$50,000CHARITABLE
BUILDING FUTURES
$50,000CHARITABLE
UNICEF USA
$40,000CHARITABLE