MST Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Henrico, VA EIN: 85-3944160

MST Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Henrico, Virginia. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including hunger relief, housing, agriculture, disaster response, health care, and animal welfare.

Key facts about MST Family Foundation

In short: MST Family Foundation gave $14K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $514.107), mostly in Virginia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
85-3944160
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$14,395
Grants made (2024)
28
Average grant
$514
Median grant
$262
New grantees (estimate)
11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
Total assets
$367,941
Primary geography
Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$368K

+22.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$14K

-4.8% YoY

Grant Count

28

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$514.107

-4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MST Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is MST Family Foundation open to new grantees?

11%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $121; repeat grants $561. How we count

Medians: $52 first-time, $500 repeat.

  • 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available information does not state a foundation mission. Its grants went to organizations addressing food access, housing and homelessness, agriculture, disaster relief, medical care, and animal welfare. For example, Feed More describes its mission as fighting hunger in Central Virginia, while Shalom Farms says it works to build healthy communities by growing and sharing healthy food. The Wildlife Center of Virginia describes its work as treating and rehabilitating ill or injured wild animals and providing environmental education.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $14,395. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,288, with a median of $262.

Among the largest reported grants were $2,288 to Feed More for food pantries in Central Virginia; $1,200 each to Habitat for Humanity International for housing for limited-income clients and Heifer Project International for improved agriculture; and $1,133 each to CARITAS for housing and job training for people experiencing homelessness and Shalom Farms for food production for Feed More and other feeding programs. Other grants included $1,100 to World Central Kitchen for food kitchens in disaster areas, $1,000 to Doctors Without Borders USA for disaster medical care, and $528 to the Wildlife Center of Virginia for wildlife treatment, rehabilitation, and education.

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, recipients in Virginia received 50% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Georgia (14%), New York (9%), Arkansas (8%), and Washington, DC (8%). Listed grantees also included organizations in Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.

Cities

RichmondAtlantaBostonWashingtonAmericusLittle RockMinneapolisNew YorkOilvilleBerkeleyChicagoStaten IslandWaynesboroRiversideSaddle BrookSan RafaelBrooklineCharlottesvilleChesterCooperstown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2020 18 grants2021 22 grants2022 28 grants2023 28 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $14K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Feed More: $2KFeed More$2KHabitat for Humanity International Inc: $1KHabitat for HumanityInternational Inc$1KHeifer Project International: $1KHeifer Project International$1KCaritas: $1KCaritas$1KShalom Farms: $1KShalom Farms$1KWorld Central Kitchen Inc: $1KWorld Central Kitchen Inc$1KMedecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc DBA Doctors Without Borders USA Inc: $1KMedecins Sans Frontieres USAInc DBA Doctors Without…$1KThe Wildlife Center of Virginia: $528The Wildlife Center ofVirginia$528Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation: $524Partners in Health a NonprofitCorporation$524Goochland Pet Lovers: $517Goochland Pet Lovers$517

The largest 2024 recipient was Feed More ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.

Grant Size Distribution

96 grants across all recorded years

96<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feed More Richmond, VASupport for Food Pantries in Central Virginia$2,288
Habitat for Humanity International Inc Americus, GASupport for Housing for Limited Income Clients$1,200
Heifer Project International Little Rock, ARSupport for Improved Agriculture$1,200
Caritas Richmond, VASupport for housing and job training for the homeless$1,133
Shalom Farms Richmond, VAFood Production for Feedmore; Other Feeding Programs$1,133
World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DCSupport for food kitchens in disaster areas in the united states and international countries$1,100
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc DBA Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NYSupport for disaster medical care in the united states and international countries$1,000
The Wildlife Center of Virginia Waynesboro, VATo support treatment and rehabilitation of ill or injured wild animals and educational programs for various environmental issues$528
Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation Boston, MAMedical Care and Medical Education in Developing Countries$524
Goochland Pet Lovers Oilville, VAMedical Care for Companion Animals$517

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $367,941 $43,392 $29,338 $14,395
2023 $300,885 $194,619 $32,612 $15,119
2022 $109,424 $34,728 $32,127 $14,509
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$367,941$300,885$109,424
Revenue$43,392$194,619$34,728
Expenses$29,338$32,612$32,127
Qualifying Distributions$27,315$26,544$31,469
Net Investment Income$18,068$31,397$1,093
Distributable Amount$15,732$11,413$6,253

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Margaret A Tipple is listed as Director & President.

MST Family Foundation is led by Margaret A. Tipple, Director & President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Margaret A. Tipple

    Director & President

    On filings since 2020

    4 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.

Contact

Mailing address: 12321 Shore View Drive, Henrico, VA 23233-3327
Phone: (804) 399-8098

Frequently asked questions about MST Family Foundation

How much does MST Family Foundation give each year?

MST Family Foundation gave $14K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 28 grants.

What is MST Family Foundation's typical grant size?

MST Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $262, and its average grant was $514, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MST Family Foundation that year got $121 on average.

Where does MST Family Foundation give grants?

MST Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (9 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).

Does MST Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on MST Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are MST Family Foundation's largest grantees?

MST Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feed More ($2,288), Habitat for Humanity International Inc ($1,200) and Heifer Project International ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is MST Family Foundation?

MST Family Foundation reported $368K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does MST Family Foundation fund?

The available information does not state a foundation mission. Its grants went to organizations addressing food access, housing and homelessness, agriculture, disaster relief, medical care, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from MST Family Foundation?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is MST Family Foundation's EIN?

MST Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3944160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does MST Family 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.

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