MKL Foundation Incorporated

Foundation · Grantmaker Lake Geneva, WI EIN: 39-1919848

MKL Foundation Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Lake Geneva, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $98K.

Key facts about MKL Foundation Incorporated

EIN: 39-1919848
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $98,100
Grants made (2024): 15
Average grant: $6,540
Median grant: $6,000
New grantees (estimate): 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024)
Primary geography: Missouri (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who MKL Foundation Incorporated funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for MKL Foundation Incorporated's 15 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (18%), District of Columbia (15%) and Oregon (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Johnston, IA (2 grants). None of its 15 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity Gift" (15 grants).

Is MKL Foundation Incorporated open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.

67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$98K

-1.9% YoY

Grant Count

+15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-15.0% YoY

About MKL Foundation Incorporated

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $18K (18%)

District of Columbia $15K (15%)

Oregon $13K (13%)

Tennessee $10K (10%)

North Carolina $10K (10%)

All other $32K (33%)

Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Iowa Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Missouri North Carolina North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Wisconsin Wyoming

Cities

WashingtonCorvallisMemphisSt LouisChicagoJohnstonKansas CityTampaBethesdaNorth ReadingWilliams BayEstacadaJacksonLake GenevaWailukuAltonBismarckBooneDickinsonEast St Louis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

64 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include American Red Cross National ($10,000), PKD Foundation ($10,000), St Judes Children's Research Hospital ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL Washington, DC	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$10,000
PKD FOUNDATION Kansas City, MO	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$10,000
ST JUDES CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$10,000
SAMARITAN'S PURSE Boone, NC	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$10,000
OSU FOUNDATION Corvallis, OR	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$8,000
RHMC OF METRO ST LOUIS St Louis, MO	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$8,000
SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Tampa, FL	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$8,000
CHILD SERVE - JOHNSTON IA Johnston, IA	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$6,000
ALLEY CAT ALLIES Bethesda, MD	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$5,000
ASHER HOUSE Estacada, OR	PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Donald J Parker Jr	PRESIDENT\MANAGER	—	—
Lisa a Crispi	Secretary, Director	—	—
Katherine a Cox	Treasurer, Director	—	—
Molly Elliott	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKL Foundation Incorporated?

MKL Foundation Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Lake Geneva, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does MKL Foundation Incorporated operate?

MKL Foundation Incorporated has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Wyoming.