The Mailman Foundation appears to concentrate on national-level, mission-driven organizations that advance civil liberties and support first responders/veterans. Its giving is targeted and sizable, providing unrestricted operating support rather than project-specific funding. The foundation favors organizations engaged in legal advocacy and veteran/first-responder assistance, suggesting an interest in both public policy/legal impact and practical support for service members and their families.
Highly concentrated: very few, relatively large unrestricted grants to national organizations; repeat or diversified giving cannot be determined from this small sample.
A $250,000 unrestricted grant to New Civil Liberties Alliance is the clearest signal in The Mailman Foundation Inc’s recent giving: it backs national legal advocacy with flexible support, while also funding organizations working on veterans, first responders, food access, and the arts. The foundation’s 2025 grant list shows a deliberate mix of large and mid-sized awards, with several grants repeated to the same recipients during the year. That pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time gifts. The Mailman Foundation Inc gives across a compact set of organizations that are often headquartered in New York but operate nationally or across state lines. Among the largest recent awards are $100,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation and $100,000 to Florida Disaster Fund, both unrestricted charitable-purpose grants. Other awards connect the foundation to housing and disaster support, legal and policy work, and cultural institutions. The prevalence of unrestricted support suggests the foundation favors organizational flexibility over tightly specified project funding. Its recent recipients include civil liberties advocates, veteran-serving nonprofits, environmental litigators, and arts organizations, indicating a broad but still selective portfolio.
Civil liberties is one of the foundation’s most visible areas of support. In 2025, it gave $250,000 to New Civil Liberties Alliance for unrestricted charitable purpose, and later repeated support with another $50,000 grant to the same organization. The foundation also supports legal and policy organizations outside that lane. Earthjustice received $35,000 and later $25,000, both unrestricted, while the Center for Reproductive Rights received $50,000 twice. Those awards show that the foundation’s legal giving is not limited to one issue area. Beyond advocacy, the foundation funds institutions serving community needs and public life. City Harvest Inc received $50,000 and later $25,000, and Lincoln Center Theater received $60,000 followed by two $25,000 grants. It also made unrestricted gifts to Miami Children’s Chorus Inc and Stone Barns Center, indicating support for food, education, and cultural programming.
The Mailman Foundation Inc gives in a mid-size range: the typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards include a smaller cluster of $25,000 to $50,000 grants, alongside a few larger six-figure gifts. Its recent record shows repeated support to the same organizations within the year, including multiple grants to Lincoln Center Theater, City Harvest Inc, Earthjustice, and the Center for Reproductive Rights. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Most grants are unrestricted charitable-purpose awards.
$1.2M
$19M
$2.3M
$1.6M
Most grants fall between $10K and $30K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Notable grantees: New Civil Liberties Alliance, Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Grants land overwhelmingly in the United States: the recipient country distribution is 100% U.S. The strongest concentration is in New York, which accounts for 63% of grants and is also where many recipients are located, including New York, Queens, Tarrytown, and Staten Island. Outside New York, the foundation’s recent grants reach Washington, DC; Tallahassee; Miami Beach; Coconut Grove; Coral Gables; Los Angeles; San Clemente; and Miami. That pattern suggests a national footprint with a strong New York center rather than a single-city focus.
Its recent grants center on civil liberties and constitutional litigation, support for first responders and military veterans, and unrestricted operating support for mission-driven nonprofits. The 2025 list also includes food access, environmental advocacy, health care, and arts organizations.
Yes. The recent grants list repeatedly uses the phrase “UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE,” including awards to New Civil Liberties Alliance, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Florida Disaster Fund, and others.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger awards such as $250,000 and $100,000.
Yes, it is concentrated in New York. New York recipients account for 63% of grants, and the recent list includes recipients in New York, Queens, Tarrytown, Staten Island, and other New York locations.
Yes. The recent grants show repeated support to several organizations in 2025, including Lincoln Center Theater, City Harvest Inc, Earthjustice, the Center for Reproductive Rights, New Civil Liberties Alliance, and Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc dba Miami Waterkeeper.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW CIVIL LIBERTIES ALLIANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $250,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| FLORIDA DISASTER FUND | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| STONE BARNS CENTER | TARRYTOWN, NY | $95,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| LINCOLN CENTER THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| MIAMI NEW DRAMA | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| AANT | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| NEW CIVIL LIBERTIES ALLIANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| CITY HARVEST INC | QUEENS, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| BLACKSMITH INSTITUTE INC DBA PURE EARTH | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| THE KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDATION LIMITED | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| HUDSON INSTITUTE - CENTER FOR AMERICAN CULTURE | WASHINGTON, WA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL | COCONUT GROVE, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| EARTHJUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| BISCAYNE BAY WATERKEEPER INC DBA MIAMI WATERKEEPER | CORAL GABLES, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| BISCAYNE BAY WATERKEEPER INC DBA MIAMI WATERKEEPER | CORAL GABLES, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| EARTHJUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| BABY2BABY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| LINCOLN CENTER THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| MIAMI CHILDRENS CHORUS INC | MIAMI, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| LINCOLN CENTER THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| ASIA SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| CITY HARVEST INC | QUEENS, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| AJ MUSTE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| MIAMI NEW DRAMA | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| RX ART INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| EVERYTOWN | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| STONE BARNS CENTER | TARRYTOWN, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| GIFFORDS LAW CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| APERTURE FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP (EWG) | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| MAGNUM FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC | BROOKLYN, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
| CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN OF NY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE |
FLORIDA DISASTER FUND
$100,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
LINCOLN CENTER THEATER
$60,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
MIAMI NEW DRAMA
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE INC
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
AANT
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
CITY HARVEST INC
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
THE KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDATION LIMITED
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
$35,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
EARTHJUSTICE
$35,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
EARTHJUSTICE
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
LINCOLN CENTER THEATER
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
MIAMI CHILDRENS CHORUS INC
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
LINCOLN CENTER THEATER
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
AJ MUSTE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE INC
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
MIAMI NEW DRAMA
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
EVERYTOWN
$20,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE
$20,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
STONE BARNS CENTER
$20,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
GIFFORDS LAW CENTER
$15,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE
APERTURE FOUNDATION INC
$15,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITIBLE PURPOSE