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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.7M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$28.0M
Total assets
20
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Malala Fund funds

The Malala Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation.

EducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Malala Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Atlantic Council Us
ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN
Washington, DC$450K2025
Defaw Inc
ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN
Brentwood, CA$250K2025
Civic Engagement Project Dba Institute for State Effectiveness
ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN
Washington, DC$239K2025
Women's Environment and Development Organization
ENGAGE IN UN SUSTAINABILITY
New York, NY$152K2023
Too Young to Wed
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING FOR AFGHAN GIRLS
Peekskill, NY$150K2024
Wartists (artlords)
AMPLIFY ISSUE OF GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN
Ashburn, VA$150K2025
Players Philanthropy Fund
ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE GENDER APARTHEID IN AFGHANISTAN
Towson, MD$135K2025
Learn Afghan Inc
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING FOR AFGHAN GIRLS
Flagstaff, AZ$130K2024
Civic Engagement Project Dba Institute for State Effectiveness
EDUCATION AROUND AFGHAN GENDER APARTHEID
Washington, DC$100K2024
Palestine Childrens Relief Fund
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN GAZA
Kent, OH$100K2024
Anera
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN GAZA
Washington, DC$100K2024
Atlantic Council Us
ADVOCACY TO CODIFY OF GENDER APARTHEID
Washington, DC$100K2024
Unrwa USA
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN GAZA
Washington, DC$100K2024
Karam Foundation
TURKEY-SYRIA EARTHQUAKE SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$100K2023
International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance
SUPPORT EDUCATION OF GIRLS AFFECTED BY CONFLICT
New York, NY$100K2025

The Malala Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$50K
2023$302K
2024$800K
2025$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Malala Fund

The Malala Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Malala Fund fund?
The Malala Fund's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Atlantic Council Us, Defaw Inc, Civic Engagement Project Dba Institute for State Effectiveness. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Malala Fund give in grants?
The Malala Fund reported $5.7M in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from The Malala Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Malala Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.