The Malala Fund
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 811397590 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, The Malala Fund has awarded $2.7M across 20 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Atlantic Council Us. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Malala Fund funds
The Malala Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation.
Populations it has supported include women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Council Us ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN | Washington, DC | $450K | 2025 |
| Defaw Inc ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN | Brentwood, CA | $250K | 2025 |
| Civic Engagement Project Dba Institute for State Effectiveness ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN | Washington, DC | $239K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from The Malala Fund
The Malala Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at malala.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Malala Fund
- Does The Malala Fund accept grant applications?
- The Malala Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Malala Fund fund?
- The Malala Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Atlantic Council Us, Defaw Inc, Civic Engagement Project Dba Institute for State Effectiveness. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Malala Fund give in grants?
- The Malala Fund reported $5.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 20 grants.
- Where is The Malala Fund located?
- The Malala Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 811397590.
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