Private foundation · EIN 93-2707567 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mka Charitable Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $5.8M total, median $1.3M. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$5.8M
Median grant
$1.3M
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$273M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Airbnborg IncSan Francisco, CATo support the purpose and operations of airbnborg inc.$2.5M
Kode With Klossy IncNew York, NYTo support the purpose and operations of kode with klossy inc.$1.3M
Hopewell FundWashington, DCTo exclusively support the "rare impact fund", a fiscally sponsored project of hopewell fund.$1.3M
Entertainment Industry FoundationLos Angeles, CATo exclusively support "she is the music", a fiscally sponsored project of entertainment industry foundation.$650K

By state: California 2 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Mka Charitable Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mka Charitable Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mka Charitable Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.8M across 4 grants, a median of $1.3M.

Where does Mka Charitable Fund give?

California (2 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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