Mr October Foundation for Kids
Mr October Foundation for Kids is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Carmel, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $197K. Net investment income was $27K.
Mr October Foundation for Kids at a glance
In short: Mr October Foundation for Kids gave $197K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,120
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,853
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,335
- Total assets
- $2,036,838
- +62.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (91% 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 Mr October Foundation for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was STEM 101 ($179K). Together the top 6 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 36 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mr October Foundation for Kids gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 506% 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 $159K (2023) to $277K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STEM 101 Park City, UT | Support | $178,648 |
| Bethel B Missionary Baptist Church Los Angeles, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Athletes & Causes Foundation Thonotosassa, FL | support | $5,000 |
| St Lucie County Sheriffs Office Fort Pierce, FL | Support | $1,670 |
| Martin County Sheriff Stuart, FL | Support | $1,040 |
| Childfund International Richmond, VA | Support | $762 |
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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 | $2,036,838 | $1,377,384 | $630,313 | $197,120 | 6 | $389,250 | $26,994 | $76,876 |
| 2023 | $1,254,144 | $827,741 | $654,965 | $158,954 | 5 | $395,792 | $25,148 | $47,848 |
| 2022 | $1,083,802 | $672,811 | $576,877 | $277,036 | 9 | $575,094 | $5,133 | $48,127 |
| 2021 | $995,951 | $528,922 | $501,525 | $256,356 | 11 | $497,165 | $487 | $48,191 |
| 2020 | $961,325 | $412,764 | $312,132 | $242,707 | 5 | — | $3,272 | $45,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mr October Foundation for Kids reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mr October Foundation for Kids is led by Reggie Jackson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reggie Jackson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Peters
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Carsten
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul McNab
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pat George
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rob Valiton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward Blum (2020) — Legal Counsel
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 Mr October Foundation for Kids
How much does Mr October Foundation for Kids give each year?
Mr October Foundation for Kids gave $197K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 5 grants.
What is Mr October Foundation for Kids's typical grant size?
Mr October Foundation for Kids's median grant in 2024 was $3,335, and its average grant was $32,853, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mr October Foundation for Kids give grants?
Mr October Foundation for Kids gives mostly in Utah: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%).
Does Mr October Foundation for Kids give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Mr October Foundation for Kids's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (6 grants).
Who are Mr October Foundation for Kids's largest grantees?
Mr October Foundation for Kids's largest 2024 grantees include STEM 101 ($178,648), Bethel B Missionary Baptist Church ($10,000) and Athletes & Causes Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mr October Foundation for Kids?
Mr October Foundation for Kids reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $389K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mr October Foundation for Kids?
Mr October Foundation for Kids is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Carmel, CA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mr October Foundation for Kids's EIN?
Mr October Foundation for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0452428. 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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