M F K Foundation Inc
M F K Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. In 2024, it reported making 20 grants totaling $555,214, primarily to organizations in New York.
M F K Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M F K Foundation Inc gave $555K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $555,214
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,761
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,168
- Total assets
- $98,213
- +116.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M F K Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Locust Hollow Dr, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (718) 853-0906
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M F K Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Binyan Yerushlaim ($169K). Together the top 10 received $484K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 113 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to recipients in Maryland, and 2% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is M F K Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $417K (2021) to $786K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $555K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $168,500 |
| Congyetev Lev Satmar Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Malbishei Chovod Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $78,180 |
| Cong Bobov 45 Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $47,260 |
| Various Charities Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $32,669 |
| Cong Lomdei Torah Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $25,900 |
| Heim Chayeinu Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $24,560 |
| Cong Machne Shalva Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $17,914 |
| Yeshiva Amod Hatorah Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $13,445 |
| TOV Lkol Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,836 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,213 | $623,611 | $570,857 | $555,214 | 20 | $555,214 | $4,361 |
| 2023 | $45,459 | $586,944 | $565,646 | $561,851 | 30 | $561,851 | $3,743 |
| 2022 | $24,161 | $524,101 | $518,388 | $513,633 | 9 | $513,633 | $1,049 |
| 2021 | $18,448 | $435,000 | $423,385 | $417,057 | 15 | $417,057 | $1,305 |
| 2020 | $6,833 | $738,000 | $790,490 | $786,028 | 39 | — | $1,231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M F K Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Among its 2024 recipients was PLEDGER CHARITABLE LTD, which received $6,142. PLEDGER describes its own mission as creating a charitable platform that empowers donors to support causes they care about and provides a tax-advantaged way to give.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $555,214. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $168,500, with a median of $9,168. The largest grants included $168,500 to Binyan Yerushlaim, $90,000 to CONGYETEV LEV SATMAR, $78,180 to MALBISHEI CHOVOD, and $47,260 to CONG BOBOV 45, all in Brooklyn, New York. Heim Chayeinu in Baltimore, Maryland, received $24,560.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MENDEL KLEIN, FEIGE KLEIN, and CHAIM S KLEIN as trustees.
M F K Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim S. Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Feige Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mendel Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about M F K Foundation Inc
How much does M F K Foundation Inc give each year?
M F K Foundation Inc gave $555K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $562K across 30 grants.
What is M F K Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M F K Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,168, and its average grant was $27,761, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M F K Foundation Inc that year got $65K on average.
Where does M F K Foundation Inc give grants?
M F K Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants).
Does M F K Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on M F K Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants).
Who are M F K Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M F K Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Binyan Yerushlaim ($168,500), Congyetev Lev Satmar ($90,000) and Malbishei Chovod ($78,180), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M F K Foundation Inc?
M F K Foundation Inc reported $98K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $555K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M F K Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Among its 2024 recipients was PLEDGER CHARITABLE LTD, which received $6,142. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M F K Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M F K Foundation Inc's EIN?
M F K Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8118161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M F K Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work M F K Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). M F K Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-f-k-foundation-inc-morg_15766715fcdb48649a1e096786c5b5c6
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