Mark Cuban Foundation
The Mark Cuban Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $2,526,666.
Mark Cuban Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark Cuban Foundation gave $2.5M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $140K), top state Texas. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,526,666
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140,370
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,833
- Total assets
- $15,766,198
- +138.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (40% 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 Mark Cuban Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that grant application forms are available upon request by writing to the foundation. Grant recipients are selected according to criteria established by the foundation.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that it currently has no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that it currently has no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Cuban Foundation
Mailing address: 1229 Slocum Street, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (469) 802-8010
Website: https://markcubanai.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark Cuban Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Celebrity Games for Charity ($860K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 130 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas accounted for 40% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 14%, and the District of Columbia, New York, and Colorado 10% each. The foundation’s AI Bootcamp website lists program locations in multiple states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mark Cuban Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $77K; repeat grants $241K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% 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 $2.4M (2023) to $6.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Games for Charity Dallas, TX | General Purpose | $860,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Washington, DC | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| USA Rugby Glendale, CO | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Areivim Institute Roseville, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Coachart Org Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Dont Ever Give up Cary, NC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Dallas Dallas, TX | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $61,666 |
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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 | $15,766,198 | $11,073,629 | $3,432,821 | $2,526,666 | 18 | $3,390,639 | $9,501,733 | $197,825 |
| 2023 | $6,616,626 | $5,641,988 | $2,505,763 | $2,381,270 | 15 | $2,476,020 | $418,082 | $151,315 |
| 2022 | $3,383,146 | $467,810 | $2,588,884 | $2,434,717 | 17 | $2,570,449 | $322,287 | $243,388 |
| 2021 | $5,850,993 | $574,469 | $5,641,953 | $5,562,353 | 29 | $5,564,392 | $490,919 | $388,344 |
| 2020 | $10,665,213 | $557,017 | $6,828,392 | $6,817,062 | 51 | — | $295,079 | $661,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark Cuban Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it empowers diverse learners with ethical AI skills and agency to thrive in their communities. It envisions students of all backgrounds using AI for learning, creativity, and career success, and describes its student and teacher programming as free.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Celebrity Games for Charity says its primary purpose is raising funds for other 501(c)(3) organizations through a celebrity baseball game. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research says it funds research toward a cure and improved therapies. BBYO describes its work as providing Jewish teens with identity enrichment and leadership development experiences. The Jewish Community Center of Dallas says it brings the community together through programs and facilities in an inclusive environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,526,666. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $860,000, with a median of $80,833. The largest reported awards included:
The foundation also reported grants of $100,000 each to Areivim Institute, CoachArt Org, Don’t Ever Give Up, and Jewish Community Center of Dallas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Cuban as director and president; Dawn Knox as vice president; Tiffany Cuban and Brian Cuban as directors; Jeffrey Cuban as director; Renee Day as CFO; and Robert Hart as director, senior executive vice president, secretary, and counsel.
Mark Cuban Foundation is led by Mark Cuban, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Cuban
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Cuban
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Cuban
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Hart
Director, Senior Executive Vice President, Secretary & Counsel
Director, Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary → Director, Senior Executive Vice President, Secretary & Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Cuban
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Knox
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Day
CFO
CFO - → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 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 Mark Cuban Foundation
How much does Mark Cuban Foundation give each year?
Mark Cuban Foundation gave $2.5M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 15 grants.
What is Mark Cuban Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark Cuban Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $80,833, and its average grant was $140,370, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mark Cuban Foundation that year got $77K on average.
Where does Mark Cuban Foundation give grants?
Mark Cuban Foundation's top state is Texas, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Mark Cuban Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mark Cuban Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mark Cuban Foundation's largest grantees?
Mark Cuban Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Celebrity Games for Charity ($860,000), B'nai B'rith Youth Organization ($250,000) and The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mark Cuban Foundation?
Mark Cuban Foundation reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mark Cuban Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it empowers diverse learners with ethical AI skills and agency to thrive in their communities. It envisions students of all backgrounds using AI for learning, creativity, and career success, and describes its student and teacher programming as free. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark Cuban Foundation?
The foundation states that grant application forms are available upon request by writing to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark Cuban Foundation's EIN?
Mark Cuban Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0063142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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