Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation
The Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Collinsville, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $245,551, all described as being for public charitable purposes.
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation gave $246K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $245,551
- +39.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,370
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,051
- Total assets
- $1,635,835
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Black Eagle Ridge Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: (618) 973-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Cathedral Basilica of St Louis ($126K). Together the top 10 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 31 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of the foundation’s 2025 grant dollars, 69% went to recipients in Missouri and 24% to recipients in Illinois. The remaining shares went to California (4%), Minnesota (2%), and Washington (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 243% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2024) to $246K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Basilica of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Public Charitable Purposes | $126,000 |
| Jackie Joyner-Kersee Boys and Girls Club East St Louis, IL | Public Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal St. Louis, MO | Public Charitable Purposes | $26,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation Springfield, IL | Public Charitable Purposes | $11,000 |
| Larussa Rescue Champions Alamo, CA | Public Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation St. Louis, MO | Public Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Marian Middle School St. Louis, MO | Public Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Bulldog Catholic Duluth, MN | Public Charitable Purposes | $5,051 |
| Mindseyes Belleville, IL | Public Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Madison County Fallen Officers Memorial Fund Moro, IL | Public Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,635,835 | $161,238 | $285,886 | $245,551 | 15 | $245,551 | $144,918 | $101,170 |
| 2024 | $1,761,106 | $308,589 | $187,498 | $176,000 | 16 | $176,000 | $1,112,744 | $77,574 |
| 2023 | $253,151 | $1,763,795 | — | — | — | — | — | $9,002 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Lincoln Presidential Foundation says its mission is to make Abraham Lincoln’s life, legacy, and leadership available to all people. Marian Middle School says it serves adolescent girls from diverse backgrounds and works to break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive development and college readiness. Gateway Pet Guardians says it provides affordable pet resources and promotes pet welfare in the East Side Pet District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $245,551. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $126,000, with a median grant of $5,051. Notable grants included $126,000 to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, $35,000 to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Boys and Girls Club, $26,000 to the Annual Catholic Appeal, and $11,000 to the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. Each was listed for public charitable purposes.
Other 2025 recipients included Marian Middle School ($7,500), Gateway Arch Park Foundation ($7,500), Mindseyes ($5,000), Madison County Fallen Officers Memorial Fund ($5,000), Gateway Pet Guardians ($2,500), Wounded Warrior Project Inc ($1,000), and Dignity Period ($1,000). Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families; Dignity Period says it works to address period poverty through menstrual information and reusable products.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Mark and Melissa Mark as trustees.
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Mark
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Mark
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation
How much does Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation give each year?
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation gave $246K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $176K across 16 grants.
What is Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,051, and its average grant was $16,370, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation give grants?
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (6 grants) and East St Louis, IL (2 grants).
Who are Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Cathedral Basilica of St Louis ($126,000), Jackie Joyner-Kersee Boys and Girls Club ($35,000) and Annual Catholic Appeal ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation?
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Lincoln Presidential Foundation says its mission is to make Abraham Lincoln’s life, legacy, and leadership available to all people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard & Melissa Mark Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4087826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Richard & Melissa Mark 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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