The Makarov Foundation
The Makarov Foundation is a private foundation, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $223K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
The Makarov Foundation at a glance
In short: The Makarov Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,000
- -96.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -85.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $222,656
- -4.8% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Makarov Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Kenya Education Fund ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Makarov Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $281K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Education Fund New York, NY | Operational Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $222,656 | — | $11,200 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $11,419 |
| 2020 | $233,856 | $305,000 | $282,524 | $281,217 | 4 | — | $8,557 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Makarov Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Makarov Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elden J. Legaux
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raul Cabrera
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Koegler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Makarov Foundation
How much does The Makarov Foundation give each year?
The Makarov Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $281K across 4 grants.
How large is The Makarov Foundation?
The Makarov Foundation reported $223K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Makarov Foundation operate?
The Makarov Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
What is The Makarov Foundation's EIN?
The Makarov Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6509786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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