MKM Foundation
MKM Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported one grant of $2 million for general support to a recipient listed as “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE” in Chicago, Illinois.
MKM Foundation at a glance
In short: MKM Foundation gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.0M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,000,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000,000
- Total assets
- $23,155,528
- +25.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MKM Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Foundation Source, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MKM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 277 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 100% of its grant dollars went to Illinois. This describes the reported grant distribution for that year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How MKM Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000,000 |
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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 | $23,155,528 | $16,014,682 | $2,202,520 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,114,875 | $5,952,920 | $1,148,463 |
| 2023 | $18,482,124 | $503,063 | $2,199,733 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,072,828 | $411,939 | $993,566 |
| 2022 | $20,157,681 | $690,764 | $2,191,924 | $2,000,000 | 83 | $2,071,645 | $580,339 | $1,070,110 |
| 2021 | $21,658,841 | $3,029,423 | $2,241,774 | $2,000,000 | 91 | $2,090,454 | $2,897,445 | $1,251,386 |
| 2020 | $20,871,192 | $3,841,416 | $2,177,459 | $2,000,000 | 101 | — | $3,722,673 | $1,099,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MKM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $2 million; that was also the grant’s minimum, maximum, and median amount. The recipient was listed as “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE” (Chicago, Illinois), and the stated purpose was general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Anne Vogelmann and Marie O’Donnell as trustees.
MKM Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Anne Vogelmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie O'Donnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 MKM Foundation
How much does MKM Foundation give each year?
MKM Foundation gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 1 grant.
How large is MKM Foundation?
MKM Foundation reported $23.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from MKM Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does MKM Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 100% of its grant dollars went to Illinois. This describes the reported grant distribution for that year.
What is MKM Foundation's EIN?
MKM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7966478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does MKM Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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