M&M 1988 Foundation
M&M 1988 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $552K. Net investment income was $5K.
M&M 1988 Foundation at a glance
In short: M&M 1988 Foundation gave $552K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $110K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $551,862
- +2352.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $110,372
- +3333.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who M&M 1988 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was DAFGIVING360 ($526K). Together the top 5 received $552K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How M&M 1988 Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1771% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $552K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $552K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | Contribution to Donor Advised Fund | $526,362 |
| Christ the King School Chicago, IL | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| 6000 Moms NFP Glen Ellyn, IL | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| WEISH4EVER Chicago, IL | Operational Support | $3,500 |
| Riverside Rocks LLC Riverside, IL | Operational Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $5,388 | $555,427 | $551,862 | 5 | $551,862 | $5,388 | $11,488 |
| 2025 | $501,556 | $105,843 | $25,745 | $22,500 | 7 | $22,500 | $7,270 | $14,325 |
| 2024 | $401,182 | $-35,541 | $80,122 | $78,665 | 9 | $78,665 | $3,839 | $19,566 |
| 2023 | $387,879 | $13,140 | $32,150 | $29,500 | 3 | $29,500 | $4,105 | $17,586 |
| 2022 | $344,255 | $9,660 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $9,660 | $20,387 |
| 2021 | $495,823 | $501,712 | — | — | — | — | $1,712 | $4,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M&M 1988 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M&M 1988 Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Micheal F. Cronin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Lawler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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&M 1988 Foundation
How much does M&M 1988 Foundation give each year?
M&M 1988 Foundation gave $552K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $23K across 7 grants.
What is M&M 1988 Foundation's typical grant size?
M&M 1988 Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $110,372, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M&M 1988 Foundation give grants?
M&M 1988 Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does M&M 1988 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of M&M 1988 Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M&M 1988 Foundation's largest grantees?
M&M 1988 Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include DAFGIVING360 ($526,362), Christ the King School ($10,000) and 6000 Moms NFP ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How much is M&M 1988 Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, M&M 1988 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is M&M 1988 Foundation's EIN?
M&M 1988 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1374500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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