PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR IRC SEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN RAISING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO INVEST IN BREAKTHROUGH CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS TO FIND A CURE FOR WOMEN-RELATED CANCERS AND ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.0M
+10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
Grant Count
78
Avg Grant Size
$33K
About Mary Kay Ash Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mary Kay Ash Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ADDISON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 78 grants totaling $2.6M. Net investment income was $351K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,973,946 | $15,376,735 | $14,935,053 |
| Revenue | $3,760,757 | $3,423,304 | $4,554,537 |
| Expenses | $2,943,491 | $3,800,870 | $3,331,010 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $350,867 | $415,498 | $668,991 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Mary Kay Ash Foundation
Cancer Research Grant Program (Innovative/Translational Cancer Research)
MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to $100,000
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program (United States)
MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION
Amount
US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
International Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research Fellowship
MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc ($20,000), Anna Marie's Alliance ($20,000), Appleseed Community Mental Health Center ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE INC DELRAY BEACH, FL | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| ANNA MARIE'S ALLIANCE ST CLOUD, MN | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| APPLESEED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ASHLAND, OH | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| AVALON CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WILLIAMSBURG, VA | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| AVALON CENTER INC CROSSVILLE, TN | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| CARING UNLIMITED CORP SANFORD, ME | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA INC YUMA, AZ | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE EWA BEACH, HI | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX FALLS, SD | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
| COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION CENTER INC GRAND FORKS, ND | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE CREWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA BAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHAN MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL MONROE | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS JOHNSON | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN ROGERS | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LUNCEFORD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Kay Ash Foundation?
Mary Kay Ash Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ADDISON, TX. It holds $17.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mary Kay Ash Foundation?
As of 2024, Mary Kay Ash Foundation holds $17.0M in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 78 grants totaling $2.6M in 2024.
Where does Mary Kay Ash Foundation operate?
Mary Kay Ash Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Mary Kay Ash Foundation award?
In 2024, Mary Kay Ash Foundation awarded 78 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mary Kay Ash Foundation's EIN?
Mary Kay Ash Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2653742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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