Mount Pleasant Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mount Pleasant Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $701,340 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $149,949 and the largest $540,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$701,340
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$149,949
- Largest grant$540,000
- Assets$33.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $460,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $460,000 | 1 | $22.7 million |
| 2024 | $701,340 | 3 | $33.0 million |
How to apply
Mount Pleasant 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $540,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $161,340 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Charity | $540,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Charity | $149,949 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Charity | $11,391 |
Officers and trustees
- Harreld N Kirkpatrick III
- Sara R Kirkpatrick
Questions people ask
Does Mount Pleasant Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mount Pleasant Foundation give?
$701,340 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $149,949.
Who runs Mount Pleasant Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harreld N Kirkpatrick III (Co-Trustee) and Sara R Kirkpatrick (Co-Trustee).