MK Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Leonia, NJ EIN: 20-1534556

MK Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Leonia, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $8K.

MK Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: MK Foundation Inc gave $8K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$7,800
-76.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,560
-76.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$195,731
+14.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Georgia (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who MK Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

University of Georgia: $3KUniversity of Georgia$3KSaint Leo University: $2KSaint Leo University$2KBinghampton University: $1KBinghampton University$1KRutgers State University: $1KRutgers State University$1KRensselaer Polytech: $1KRensselaer Polytech$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was University of Georgia ($3K). Together the top 5 received $8K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonAthensBasking RidgeValhallaArgyleBinghamtonBronxFlorham ParkFort LauderdaleFreeholdJersey CityLos AngelesMariettaNew BrunswickNew YorkParamusSaint LeoSaint LouisThree BridgesTroy

How MK Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K6 grants2020 6 grants2021 3 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $154K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $8K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Georgia Athens, GATUTION$3,000
Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FLTUTION$1,800
Binghampton University Binghamton, NYTUTION$1,000
Rutgers State University New Brunswick, NJTUTION$1,000
Rensselaer Polytech Troy, NYTUTION$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$195,731$32,910$8,068$7,8005$1,000—
2023$170,984$164,944$32,831$32,8005$1,800—
2022$39,780—$8,731$8,7003—$1,989
2021$48,511$158,200$156,583$153,6926—$4,778
2020$48,394$20,650$20,448$21,3006——

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

MK Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Mendel Herseon

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Munr Kazmir

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Shulman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    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 MK Foundation Inc

How much does MK Foundation Inc give each year?

MK Foundation Inc gave $8K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 5 grants.

What is MK Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

MK Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,560, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does MK Foundation Inc give grants?

MK Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Florida (23%).

Does MK Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on MK Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tution" (5 grants).

Who are MK Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

MK Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Georgia ($3,000), Saint Leo University ($1,800) and Binghampton University ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is MK Foundation Inc?

MK Foundation Inc reported $196K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $33K.

What is MK Foundation Inc?

MK Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Leonia, NJ. It holds $196K in total assets as of 2024.

What is MK Foundation Inc's EIN?

MK Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1534556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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