The Malone Family Foundation
The Malone Family Foundation, founded by John C. Malone, operates the Malone Scholars Program which endows scholarships at a nationwide network of independent secondary schools and at Stanford Online High School. The site publishes IRS documents (990-PF) and a contact page noting the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An independent secondary school, scholarship program, or education nonprofit with an existing relationship or demonstrated alignment with the foundation's Malone Scholars priorities.
Good Fit
- • Open independent secondary school or scholarship program aligned with Malone Scholars goals
- • Existing relationship, nomination, or prior engagement with foundation staff or trustees
- • Capacity to manage large restricted or endowed scholarship awards
- • Geographic or institutional alignment with recipients funded in prior years
Geography
Observed giving has been national in scope (2023 grants reached 43 states), though the latest year was concentrated in three states; overall footprint is broad across the U.S.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of independent recipients in 2023 (55 distinct grantees) including many schools and education nonprofits, though the most recent year shows a much smaller, concentrated set.
New Applicants
The foundation publicly states it does not accept unsolicited proposals and the application record shows funding is by preselection; while many new grantees appeared in 2023, direct evidence that unfamiliar applicants can successfully apply is lacking and new entrants appear to be added only by invitation or selection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
