MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation
Mlk-cdc economic development strategies support community health and wellness education opportunities and access to necessary health resources aimed at underserved populations in south los angeles. Its mission is to relieve poverty by combatting deterioration and economic distress through comprehensive community and economic development strategies in the distressed area of south los angeles. Its focus has been the redevelopment opportunities offered by the 42-acre martin luther king, jr. Medical campus and other properties owned by government entities and charles r. Drew university of science and medicine.
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation at a glance
In short: MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation gave $272K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $91K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $272,489
- +451.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,830
- +267.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $108,268
- Total assets
- $506,230
- -33.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charles R Drew University ($150K). Together the top 3 received $272K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation gives
- Giving grew 442% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $439K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles R Drew University Los Angeles, CA | CDU Wellness & Education MLK North Campus Project | $150,000 |
| The Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center Los Angeles, CA | For usage by the jacqueline avant children family center | $108,268 |
| MLK Outpatient Center Los Angeles, CA | For Usage by MLK Outpatient Center | $14,221 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506,230 | $37,727 | $283,513 | $272,489 | 3 | $2,631 |
| 2024 | $757,052 | $139,232 | $59,428 | $49,373 | 2 | $6,532 |
| 2023 | $825,151 | $111,407 | $250,999 | $208,850 | 2 | $10,846 |
| 2022 | $812,204 | $353,902 | $84,142 | $50,279 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $542,044 | $505,570 | $495,739 | $438,683 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $532,213 | $427,486 | $49,160 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $153,887 | $45,980 | $113,587 | — | — | — |
About MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $506K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $272K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation is led by Karly Katona, Chair of the Board since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karly Katona
Chair of the Board
Director → Chair of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Levin
Director
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Rio Rodriquez
Director
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard McCallum
Director
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Vera
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derric Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Griego
Vice Chair & Secretary
Chair of the Board → Director, Vice Chair & Secretary, 2020
Director, Vice Chair & Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renata Simril
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Denise Rodriquez Rios (2023) — Director
- Former: Candace Bond McKeever (2019–2022) — Chair of the Board
- Former: Fred Ali (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation
How much does MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation give each year?
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation gave $272K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $49K across 2 grants.
What is MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation's typical grant size?
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $108,268, and its average grant was $90,830, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation give grants?
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation?
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation reported $506K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation?
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $506K in total assets as of 2025.
What is MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation's EIN?
MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1255345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
Live grants for the work MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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