The Mark Kress Foundation
The Mark Kress Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $10.
The Mark Kress Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mark Kress Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,277
- -99.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,277
- -99.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,277
- Primary geography
- California (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 Mark Kress Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fulfillment Fund ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Mark Kress Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $350K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment Fund Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,277 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $10 | $9,502 | $2,277 | 1 | $7,822 | $10 | $113 |
| 2020 | $9,492 | $94,144 | $354,123 | $350,000 | 1 | — | $120,862 | $13,690 |
| 2019 | $269,471 | $4,895 | $18,594 | $14,500 | 1 | — | $4,895 | $15,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark Kress Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mark Kress Foundation is led by Mark H Kress, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Mark H Kress
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Mark Kress Foundation
How much does The Mark Kress Foundation give each year?
The Mark Kress Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $350K across 1 grant.
Where does The Mark Kress Foundation operate?
The Mark Kress Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
How much is The Mark Kress Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Mark Kress Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Mark Kress Foundation's EIN?
The Mark Kress Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0174427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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