M3K Foundation
M3K Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational, welfare, healthcare, religious, and charitable-purpose recipients.
M3K Foundation at a glance
In short: M3K Foundation gave $412K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,976
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,690
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,646
- Total assets
- $3,952,465
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to M3K Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 515 South Figueroa Street 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 362-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M3K Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anera ($104K). Together the top 4 received $251K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($146,480), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 61 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 34% to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining reported shares went to Colorado (4%), Wisconsin (3%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How M3K Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $346K (2021) to $612K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anera Washington, DC | Welfare | $103,650 |
| Bayan Claremont an Islamic Graduate Claremont, CA | Education | $102,000 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $146,480 |
| Just Vision Washington, DC | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Islamic Center of Soutern Californi Los Angeles, CA | Religious/ Welfare | $15,200 |
| Various Charities-Amount Under 5000 LSO Angeles, CA | Charitable | $14,646 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,952,465 | $1,336,216 | $754,076 | $411,976 | 13 | $411,976 | $321,216 |
| 2023 | $2,934,601 | $749,625 | $606,797 | $486,500 | 11 | $486,500 | $34,593 |
| 2022 | $2,293,152 | $-250,649 | $734,638 | $611,700 | 13 | $611,700 | $10,160 |
| 2021 | $3,991,540 | $1,497,904 | $427,618 | $346,000 | 9 | $346,000 | $477,889 |
| 2020 | $3,393,531 | $669,365 | $585,223 | $512,420 | 15 | — | $149,365 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for a school, an Islamic graduate institution, humanitarian and charitable organizations, and organizations whose listed purposes include healthcare and religious welfare. Sierra Canyon School describes its mission as providing elementary through high school education. Just Vision Inc describes its mission as educating the public about Israel-Palestine through independent, nonpartisan, evidence-based storytelling and audience engagement to promote constructive dialogue and understanding.
Grantmaking
In 2024, M3K Foundation gave $411,976 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $103,650, with a median grant of $14,646. Notable grants included $103,650 to ANERA for welfare, $102,000 to BAYAN CLAREMONT AN ISLAMIC GRADUATE for education, $85,250 to Sierra Canyon School for educational purposes, and $30,000 to Just Vision for healthcare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Murad M Siam as President & CEO, Mousa M Siam as Secretary, and Kristi C Siam as CFO.
M3K Foundation is led by Murad M. Siam, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Murad M. Siam
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi C. Siam
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mousa M. Siam
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 M3K Foundation
How much does M3K Foundation give each year?
M3K Foundation gave $412K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $487K across 11 grants.
What is M3K Foundation's typical grant size?
M3K Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,646, and its average grant was $31,690, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M3K Foundation give grants?
M3K Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does M3K Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on M3K Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are M3K Foundation's largest grantees?
M3K Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anera ($103,650), Bayan Claremont an Islamic Graduate ($102,000) and Just Vision ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($146,480), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M3K Foundation?
M3K Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does M3K Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for a school, an Islamic graduate institution, humanitarian and charitable organizations, and organizations whose listed purposes include healthcare and religious welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M3K Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 M3K Foundation's EIN?
M3K Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5998535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M3K Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). M3K Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m3k-foundation-morg_59ffdeccd60246e0b09b8f9344c0702d
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