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The Malfoys contribute a lot of money to causes that they feel will ingratiate themselves with persons in positions of power, which is mostly the Ministry of Magic. I couldn't find any information on the Malfoys contributing money to Hogwarts, although Lucius Malfoy did provide the Nimbus 2001 brooms for the Slytherin Quidditch team in 1992. Malfoy [1]1, [2]2, and [3]3

The Malfoys contribute a lot of money to causes that they feel will ingratiate themselves with persons in positions of power, which is mostly the Ministry of Magic. I couldn't find any information on the Malfoys contributing money to Hogwarts, although Lucius Malfoy did provide the Nimbus 2001 brooms for the Slytherin Quidditch team in 1992. Malfoy [1]1, [2]2, and [3]3

Starting with Hogwarts, most boarding schools, like private and public universities, have an endowment fund, which is essentially its nest egg. The money for the endowment fund comes from alumnae donations, donations from other parties (like the parents of the students, or just general supporters of the school) interest on the fund itself from the bank, and outside investments made from businesses and companies.

I think, based on canon, that the Ministry does not help fund Hogwarts' expenses, otherwise it would have far too much pull at Hogwarts than it does. The Ministry, aside from Order of the Phoenix, doesn't really interfere at Hogwarts.

To start with, most boarding schools, like private and public universities, have an endowment fund, which is essentially their nest egg. The money for the endowment fund comes from alumnae donations, donations from other parties (like the parents of the students, or just general supporters of the school) interest on the fund itself from the bank, and outside investments made from businesses and companies.

I think, based on canon, that the Ministry does not help fund Hogwarts' expenses, otherwise it would have far too much pull at Hogwarts. The Ministry, aside from Order of the Phoenix, doesn't really interfere at Hogwarts.

I can't find any evidence in canon, though, that suggests there are taxes in the Wizarding World. I could be entirely wrong on this, though. It kind of goes back to the question on Gringotts on whether or not the Goblins pay interest on their deposits. If there are taxes in the Wizarding World, then undoubtedly some might go to Hogwarts, just as taxes here (US) go to fund education. If it's different in the UK, please leave a comment and I'll adjust this accordingly.

There's the Fountain of the Brethren inside the atrium at the Ministry of Magic, which people through coins into. I would have to figure out how much the average fountain makes in change per year and then convert it from Wizarding currency to pounds/dollars ... But again, there's no guarantee that the money from the fountain would go to Hogwarts.

Canon doesn't specify where Hogwarts' money comes from, as far as I know (I certainly could be wrong). So I'm going to suggest that Hogwarts has an endowment fund or the Wizarding equivalent, and that's where its income comes from, to pay teachers, stock the school with supplies, take care of the students, maintain the Hogwarts Express, and provide food and drink for the students.

I can't find any evidence in canon that suggests there are taxes in the Wizarding World. I could be entirely wrong on this, though. It kind of goes back to the question on Gringotts on whether or not the Goblins pay interest on their deposits. If there are taxes in the Wizarding World, then undoubtedly some might go to Hogwarts, just as taxes here (US) go to fund education. If it's different in the UK, please leave a comment and I'll adjust this accordingly.

There's the Fountain of the Brethren inside the atrium at the Ministry of Magic, which people throw coins into. I would have to figure out how much the average fountain makes in change per year and then convert it from Wizarding currency to pounds/dollars ... But again, there's no guarantee that the money from the fountain would go to Hogwarts.

Canon doesn't specify where Hogwarts' money comes from, as far as I know. So I'm going to suggest that Hogwarts has an endowment fund or the Wizarding equivalent, and that's where its income comes from, to pay teachers, stock the school with supplies, take care of the students, maintain the Hogwarts Express, and provide food and drink for the students.