M-Ark Project Inc
To protect and revitalize the area's housing, economic, human, natural, and physical resources in order to enhance its sustainable economic development and quality of life.
M-Ark Project Inc at a glance
In short: M-Ark Project Inc gave $522K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $131K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $522,227
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $130,557
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,895
- Total assets
- $2,003,843
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to M-Ark Project Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from M-Ark Project Inc
Who M-Ark Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various CDBG grants ($240K). Together the top 4 received $522K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How M-Ark Project Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2023) to $725K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $522K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various CDBG grants Arkville, NY | Community development block grants | $240,438 |
| NYS Roxbury Main St Grants Arkville, NY | Revitalize Community | $181,102 |
| NYS Andes Main St Grants Arkville, NY | Revitalize Community | $70,687 |
| Ai Workshop New York, NY | How Ai Can Enhance Local Business | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,003,843 | $1,590,100 | $1,593,007 | $522,227 | 4 | $5,548 |
| 2024 | $1,800,988 | $1,081,896 | $1,143,503 | $475,880 | 4 | $6,467 |
| 2023 | $2,030,125 | $871,436 | $763,909 | $177,621 | 2 | $8,964 |
| 2022 | $1,902,271 | $1,468,617 | $1,168,312 | $725,303 | 4 | $6,185 |
| 2021 | $1,534,312 | $1,195,775 | $1,089,512 | — | — | $5,176 |
| 2020 | $1,517,349 | $796,310 | $920,623 | — | — | $-147,412 |
About M-Ark Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
M-Ark Project Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Arkville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $522K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M-Ark Project Inc is led by Margaret Ellsworth, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Ellsworth
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$61K (2023) → $95K (2025)
Steve Finch
President
President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hensley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Osborn
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Perlman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Einat Burshtine
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Burnett
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Steen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cook
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Balcom
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Reilly
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cambria Tallman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Suzanne Gladstone (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Madie Decker (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marilyn Ippolito (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy Wackstein (2024) — Director
- Former: Glen Faulkner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kent Brown (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Katie Camillone (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Casper De Boer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leigh Melander (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Peg Ellsworth (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeffrey Tomasi (2020) — Director
- Former: John Fairbairn (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Anderson (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Walker (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $95K, to Margaret Ellsworth (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about M-Ark Project Inc
How much does M-Ark Project Inc give each year?
M-Ark Project Inc gave $522K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $476K across 4 grants.
What is M-Ark Project Inc's typical grant size?
M-Ark Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $125,895, and its average grant was $130,557, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does M-Ark Project Inc give grants?
M-Ark Project Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Arkville, NY (3 grants).
Does M-Ark Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on M-Ark Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is M-Ark Project Inc?
M-Ark Project Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is M-Ark Project Inc?
M-Ark Project Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Arkville, NY. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is M-Ark Project Inc's EIN?
M-Ark Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2431294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work M-Ark Project Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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