Joseph K Maloy And Marianna S Maloy Foundation
The Maloy Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Its mission encompasses providing assistance to organizations focused on community services, education, mental health, and support for individuals with disabilities. The foundation prioritizes funding for programs that serve low-income populations, promote women's empowerment, and facilitate disaster relief efforts. It actively supports various initiatives, including children's services, historic property renovations, and criminal justice education. While the foundation is based in Virginia, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities working in the foundation's stated service areas (mental illness, medical research, prison reentry/support, education, cultural development) in the listed metros (metro Washington DC, Richmond VA, Asheville NC, Denver CO, Berkeley Heights NJ).
Good Fit
- • Program operates in one of the foundation's named geographic areas.
- • Works in mental health, medical research, prison release/support, education, or cultural development.
- • Request size matches recent grants (roughly a few hundred to several thousand dollars).
- • Can supply purpose, organizational longevity, leadership bios, and basic financials in a letter.
- • Is prepared to use the mailed/phone contact route and meet an August 1 submission cadence.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was spread across five states (VA, NY, NC, CO, NJ) with 27% of dollars directed to the foundation's home state but substantial out-of-state support as well.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the foundation funded 13 distinct recipients (and funded 11 distinct recipients in 2022), with ten new grantees in 2024 and only three repeats across the two years, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports entry by unfamiliar applicants: ten new recipients were funded in 2024, and the foundation publishes submission guidance, a named contact, and an August 1 deadline, so new entrants demonstrably can join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
