M K Charitable Trust
M K Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Pine Bluff, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $875K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $40K.
M K Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: M K Charitable Trust gave $77K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,250
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $874,982
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who M K Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arkansas Champions Trust ($50K). Together the top 4 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How M K Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 175% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $77K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Champions Trust Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Access Inc Neenah, WI | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Junior Deputy Baseball Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $874,982 | $55,250 | $91,492 | $77,000 | 4 | $77,000 | $39,715 | $71,653 |
| 2023 | $913,638 | $44,042 | $82,393 | $68,150 | 2 | $68,150 | $29,799 | $64,090 |
| 2022 | $951,989 | $39,910 | $44,435 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $39,910 | $66,717 |
| 2021 | $956,514 | $51,944 | $43,151 | $28,000 | 3 | $28,000 | $36,310 | $67,015 |
| 2020 | $947,721 | $35,465 | $40,289 | $27,500 | 2 | — | $22,193 | $60,621 |
| 2019 | $952,544 | $23,004 | $50,511 | $38,000 | 3 | — | $11,282 | $54,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M K Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M K Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
GEORGE A MAKRIS Jr.
Board of Mangement
Board of Managers → Board of Mangement, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Makris
Board of Management
Board of Managers → Board of Management, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas K. Makris
Board of Management
Board of Managers → Board of Management, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: D. Dean Kumpuris (2019–2021) — Board of Managers
- Former: Nick Makris (2019–2021) — Board of Managers
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 K Charitable Trust
How much does M K Charitable Trust give each year?
M K Charitable Trust gave $77K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 2 grants.
What is M K Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
M K Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M K Charitable Trust give grants?
M K Charitable Trust gives mostly in Arkansas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (16%) and Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (2 grants).
Does M K Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on M K Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is M K Charitable Trust?
M K Charitable Trust reported $875K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is M K Charitable Trust's EIN?
M K Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6151753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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