THE MALALA FUND
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-1397590
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-1397590
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE MALALA FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a 2025 total of $1.5M in grants paid across 22 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE WORK TO ENSURE ALL GIRLS CAN ACCESS AND COMPLETE 12 YEARS OF EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES
Washington, DC
$550K
18%
INSTITUTE FOR STATE EFFECTIVENESS
Washington, DC
$339K
11%
DEFAW INC
Brentwood, CA
$250K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$344.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MALALA FUND?
No. THE MALALA FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MALALA FUND give?
THE MALALA FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MALALA FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MALALA FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MALALA FUND make each year?
In 2025, THE MALALA FUND awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MALALA FUND fund recently?
In 2025, THE MALALA FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES, INSTITUTE FOR STATE EFFECTIVENESS, and DEFAW INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MALALA FUND?
THE MALALA FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.