4k Foundation Inc

SPARKS, MD EIN: 81-4747714

4k Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPARKS, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $563K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.9M

-2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$320K

+91.0% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+43.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 4k Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $411K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About 4k Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $1.1M (70%)

Virginia $319K (21%)

New York $74K (5%)

North Carolina $56K (4%)

Colorado $3K (0%)

States

Colorado Maryland North Carolina New York Virginia

Cities

BaltimoreCharlotteCharlottesvilleConcordDarlingtonGlyndonGoldenGreenvilleHigh PointKinstonLanhamLuthervilletimoniumLynchburgNew YorkParkvilleTimoniumVienna

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,854,012	$8,023,656	$7,858,880
Revenue	$858,254	$458,774	$-397,865
Expenses	$625,379	$481,491	$750,620
Qualifying Distributions	$511,834	$352,861	$589,479
Net Investment Income	$563,065	$196,303	$147,357
Distributable Amount	$411,171	$408,144	$375,003

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

82 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rebuilt Parish Inc ($200,000), Church of the Nativity ($33,000), Young Onset Parkinson's Network ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Rebuilt Parish Inc Timonium, MD	A movement aimed at impacting the minds and hearts of parish leaders so they can refocus on reaching the un-churched, creating a clear discipleship path, and rebuilding their parish culture.	$200,000
Church of the Nativity Timonium, MD	Catholic community of faith in North Baltimorededicated to reaching unchurched Catholics and everyone with the life changing message of Jesus Christ.	$33,000
Young Onset Parkinson's Network Vienna, VA	To empower those with Young Onset Parkinsons to thrive far beyond their unexpected, early diagnosis.	$25,000
Archdiocese of Baltimore Baltimore, MD	To evangelize ourselves, our families, our parish and local communities, and our world; to celebrate our faith with joy through vibrant and prayerful worship; to educate and become educated in the truths of the Gospel and in the formation of conscience; to reach out in love and service to those in need; to develop the material, financial and human resources of the Church and to manage them as faithful stewards.	$15,000
Believe Big Glyndon, MD	To help families face, fight, and overcome cancer.	$10,000
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation New York, NY	To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases	$10,000
United Way of Greater High Point High Point, NC	To develop resources and partnerships that make a measurable difference in people's lives.	$10,000
Carolina Core Academy High Point, NC	To create a dynamic and inclusive soccer club that prioritizes excellence, a strong sense of community, and holistic development, empowering players to grow both on and off the field, and instilling values that inspire success in every aspect of life.	$6,000
FRANCISCAN CENTER OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, MD	To provide emergency assistance and supportive outreach to persons who are economically disadvantaged in an effort to assist them in realizing their self-worth and dignity as people of God.	$3,364
COVER THE CITY PROJECT High Point, NC	To cover cities literally and physically with warmth and love.	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4k Foundation Inc?

4k Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPARKS, MD. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is 4k Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, 4k Foundation Inc holds $7.9M in total assets with $858K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $320K in 2024.

Where does 4k Foundation Inc operate?

4k Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does 4k Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, 4k Foundation Inc awarded 16 grants totaling $320K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is 4k Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, 4k Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $411K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.