M5M Foundation
Preselected recipients only
M5M Foundation is a private foundation in Flower Mound, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $278,700 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $278,700 and the largest $278,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$278,700
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$278,700
- Largest grant$278,700
- Assets$59,438
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,600 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $243,961 | 1 | $49,535 |
| 2024 | $154,600 | 1 | $145,220 |
| 2025 | $278,700 | 1 | $59,438 |
How to apply
M5M 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What M5M Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $278,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Around the World | To support hope zones in ecuador and the dominican republic | $278,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Louthan
- Landen Fredrick
- Alfredo Bala
- Christopher Simons
- Mark Shank
- Lorrie Jobe
Questions people ask
Does M5M Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does M5M Foundation give?
$278,700 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $278,700.
Who runs M5M Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Louthan (Executive Director, Sec/Treasurer), Landen Fredrick (Chairman), Alfredo Bala (Director) and Christopher Simons (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does M5M Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.