M K Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
M K Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$77,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,150 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,150 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 4 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | MK Charitable Trust PO Box 8866, Pine Bluff, AR 71611-8866 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Written application setting forth the purpose for which the funds will be used |
| Restrictions | The trust will distribute as much of the principal and income as the board of managers deems appropriate exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes. Priority will be given to the area of jefferson, cleveland, desha, chicot, and drew counties in Arkansas. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2 | $57,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Champions Trust | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Access Inc | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Junior Deputy Baseball | Charitable | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Makris Jr
- Nicholas Makris
- John Makris
Questions people ask
Does M K Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does M K Charitable Trust give?
$77,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs M K Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists George Makris Jr (Board of Mangement), Nicholas Makris (Board of Management) and John Makris (Board of Management).