Makiah's Hope Foundation
Makiah's Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $136,300 to charitable organizations; the listed grant purposes were support services.
Makiah's Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Makiah's Hope Foundation gave $136K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,300
- +56.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,630
- +134.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,187,280
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Makiah's Hope 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: 1 West Pine Court, St Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (301) 523-4888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Makiah's Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was My 180 Youth Program ($97K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (88%), Kentucky (11%), Texas (1%), and Indiana (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Makiah's Hope Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $136K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| My 180 Youth Program St. Louis, MO | Support Services | $97,000 |
| Rest Outreach Ministry St. Louis, MO | Support Services | $10,000 |
| Christian Appalachia Paintsville, KY | Support Services | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Kentucky Louisville, KY | Support Services | $5,500 |
| Women's Health Care Center St. Louis, MO | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Lesley Faire Sentimental St. Louis, MO | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Kindred Sound Holy Ground St. Louis, MO | Support Services | $1,500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars St. Louis, MO | Support Services | $1,100 |
| Modern Day Mission Grand Prairie, TX | Support Services | $700 |
| Little Angel Gowns Noblesville, IN | Support Services | $500 |
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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 | $1,187,280 | $136,000 | $151,367 | $136,300 | 10 | $136,300 | $3,614 |
| 2023 | $1,202,647 | $113,930 | $88,836 | $87,300 | 15 | $87,300 | $3,221 |
| 2022 | $1,177,553 | $312,525 | $30,500 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $3,343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Makiah's Hope Foundation 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. MY 180 Youth Program, which received $97,000, describes its mission as empowering youth ages 10 to 18 through mentoring relationships and plan development. Veterans of Foreign Wars, which received $1,100, describes its mission as promoting patriotism and supporting military and civilian communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $136,300. The grants ranged from $500 to $97,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $97,000 to MY 180 Youth Program, $10,000 to Rest Outreach Ministry, and $10,000 to Christian Appalachia. Other grants included $5,500 to Humane Society of Kentucky and $5,000 each to Women's Health Care Center and Lesley Faire Sentimental.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret A Goldsmith as president and Julie Cartmel as vice president.
Makiah's Hope Foundation is led by Margaret A. Goldsmith, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret A. Goldsmith
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julie Cartmel
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Makiah's Hope Foundation
How much does Makiah's Hope Foundation give each year?
Makiah's Hope Foundation gave $136K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 15 grants.
What is Makiah's Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Makiah's Hope Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,630, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Makiah's Hope Foundation give grants?
Makiah's Hope Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (6 grants).
Does Makiah's Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Makiah's Hope Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Services" (10 grants).
Who are Makiah's Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Makiah's Hope Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include My 180 Youth Program ($97,000), Rest Outreach Ministry ($10,000) and Christian Appalachia ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Makiah's Hope Foundation?
Makiah's Hope Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Makiah's Hope Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. MY 180 Youth Program, which received $97,000, describes its mission as empowering youth ages 10 to 18 through mentoring relationships and plan development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Makiah's Hope 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 Makiah's Hope Foundation's EIN?
Makiah's Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5535992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Makiah's Hope Foundation 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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