MK Charity Foundation Inc
MK Charity Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Montvale, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including congregations, yeshivas, a kollel, and Chabad organizations.
MK Charity Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: MK Charity Foundation Inc gave $214K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $214,438
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,046
- +58.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $216,267
- -20.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (27 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MK Charity Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter stating the activities and purpose of the grant. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Mk Charity Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 110 Chestnut Ridge Rd Ste 161, Montvale, NJ 07645
Phone: (732) 331-7877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MK Charity Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad of North Pocono ($37K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 269 grants of 270 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 23% to recipients in Pennsylvania. New Jersey accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is MK Charity Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 53 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2020) to $214K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of North Pocono Scranton, PA | For Program Assistance | $37,000 |
| Uta of Monsey Spring Valley, NY | For Program Assistance | $35,800 |
| Mesivta Divrei Menachem Monsey, NY | For Program Assistance | $23,550 |
| Cong Shaarei Chesed Monsey, NY | For Program Assistance | $22,215 |
| M&S Kollel Spring Valley, NY | For Program Assistance | $17,200 |
| Yeshiva Kols Arye Monroe, NY | For Program Assistance | $10,500 |
| Cong Ohev Zedek Scranton, PA | For Program Assistance | $7,120 |
| Cong Yismach Moshe of Satmar Monsey Airmont, NY | For Program Assistance | $6,427 |
| Ahavas Chaverim Gemilas Chesed Inc Monsey, NY | For Program Assistance | $5,580 |
| Cong Yetev Lev of Monsey Monsey, NY | For Program Assistance | $4,621 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,267 | $160,000 | $214,438 | $214,438 | 53 | $214,438 | $9,388 |
| 2024 | $270,705 | $100,000 | $155,478 | $155,478 | 61 | $155,478 | $12,528 |
| 2023 | $326,183 | $300,700 | $120,826 | $120,326 | 53 | $120,326 | $5,226 |
| 2022 | $146,309 | $150,000 | $165,122 | $165,122 | 54 | $165,122 | $3,707 |
| 2021 | $161,431 | $150,000 | $190,312 | $190,312 | 49 | $190,312 | $5,723 |
| 2020 | $201,743 | $135,000 | $85,729 | $85,729 | 31 | — | $5,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MK Charity Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations whose stated work includes charitable assistance. For example, Lev Leyeled Inc says its mission is to support and help children from single-parent families; YESHIVAS OHR V'DAAS says it supports an educational institution for children with multiple disabilities; and Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia says it assists needy individuals with rent, food, and other basic necessities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $214,438. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $37,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included Chabad of North Pocono ($37,000), UTA of Monsey ($35,800), Mesivta Divrei Menachem ($23,550), Congregation Shaarei Chesed ($22,215), and M&S Kollel ($17,200). Each was designated “for program assistance.”
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says applicants should submit a letter stating the activities and purpose of the grant; it lists no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yoel Kraus, Miriam Kraus, and Yoel Markowitz as directors.
MK Charity Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Miriam Kraus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yoel Kraus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yoel Markowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 MK Charity Foundation Inc
How much does MK Charity Foundation Inc give each year?
MK Charity Foundation Inc gave $214K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 61 grants.
What is MK Charity Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
MK Charity Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,046, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MK Charity Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does MK Charity Foundation Inc give grants?
MK Charity Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (14 grants), Brooklyn, NY (14 grants), Spring Valley, NY (5 grants) and Monroe, NY (4 grants).
Does MK Charity Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on MK Charity Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Program Assistance" (53 grants).
Who are MK Charity Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
MK Charity Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad of North Pocono ($37,000), Uta of Monsey ($35,800) and Mesivta Divrei Menachem ($23,550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MK Charity Foundation Inc?
MK Charity Foundation Inc reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MK Charity Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations whose stated work includes charitable assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MK Charity Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter stating the activities and purpose of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MK Charity Foundation Inc's EIN?
MK Charity Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4642317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). MK Charity Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mk-charity-foundation-inc-morg_476b6112a0ff4284ad8436801ef7ffd0
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