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Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation

Preselected recipients only Carmel, California · EIN 205371872

Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation is a private foundation in Carmel, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $11,500 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,5002$246,890
2024$11,5002$266,965
2025$12,5003$288,947

How to apply

Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$5,000
Colorado1$4,500
Illinois1$3,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Los angeles fire relief$5,000
Earthlinks Inc
Denver, CO
Support peace garden$4,500
World Bicycle Relief
Chicago, IL
Support bicycle gifts$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation give?

$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Pat Sinclair (President), Amy Yarger (Vice President), Matt Weatherford (Secretary) and Jay Sinclair (Cfo) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Mark Alan Sinclar Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and environment and conservation.

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