MLP Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$247K
Annual Giving
$5K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$5K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MLP Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About MLP Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
MLP Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $246,663 |
| Revenue | $1,691 |
| Expenses | $5,030 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,683 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,771 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Lake Geneva Foundation ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Geneva Foundation Lake Geneva, WI | General support | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Smith | President/Dir | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MLP Family Foundation?
MLP Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2020.
How large is MLP Family Foundation?
As of 2020, MLP Family Foundation holds $247K in total assets with $2K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2020.
Where does MLP Family Foundation operate?
MLP Family Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does MLP Family Foundation award?
In 2020, MLP Family Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is MLP Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, MLP Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is MLP Family Foundation's EIN?
MLP Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4113773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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