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Mark Bynum Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fort Worth, Texas · EIN 261558836

Mark Bynum Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$838,927
2024$12,5005$0

How to apply

Mark Bynum 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 Bynum Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$5,000
District of Columbia1$3,000
California1$2,000
Virginia1$2,000
Florida1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tarrant Area Food Bank
Fort Worth, TX
To fight hunger in the Tarrant County region by distributing food and resources to people in need through partner agencies.$5,000
Humane Society
Washington, DC
To promote the humane treatment of animals through rescue, advocacy, education, and veterinary services.$3,000
Loaves and Fishes
Sacramento, CA
To provide food, shelter, and services to homeless and impoverished individuals and families.$2,000
Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA
To support community services including disaster relief, homeless shelters, rehabilitation, and emergency financial assistance.$2,000
Wounded Warrior
Jacksonville, FL
To support injured military veterans and service members through rehabilitation, career counseling, and advocacy.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Mark Bynum Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Mark Bynum Foundation give?

$12,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Mark Bynum Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Denise Bynum (President), Katherine Bynum (Secretary) and Charles Bynum (Director).

What does Mark Bynum Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and housing and homelessness.

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