Marc And Jeanne Malnati Family Foundation
The Marc & Jeanne Malnati Family Foundation supports Chicago-focused work in violence prevention, mental wellness, education, and workforce development. The site includes an About/Our Story page, named leadership (including an executive director), lists community partners, and provides a contact email and mailing address.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working primarily in Chicago/Illinois on violence prevention, mental wellness, education, or workforce development with demonstrated operating need, measurable local impact, and community partnerships.
Good Fit
- • Chicago-based or focused programming that serves neighborhoods in the foundation's area
- • Requests for general operating support or core capacity funding
- • Track record of measurable outcomes in violence prevention, mental health, education, or workforce development
- • Existing relationships or referrals from current grantees or local community partners
- • Organizational capacity to manage grants in the $10K–$250K range
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Illinois and Chicago—over 90% of dollars in the latest year—though modest out-of-state grants appear across about a dozen other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (76 distinct recipients and 79 grants), with a mix of small and large awards and many independent organizations rather than a single controlled beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds preselected organizations, which implies curated selection, but the observed portfolio included 27 new recipients in the latest year; this suggests new entrants are sometimes added through active outreach or referrals rather than an open RFP.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
