MK2 Foundation
Accepts applications
MK2 Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,200
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,726 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $65,000 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $88,726 | 6 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $99,200 | 11 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Max Watson 2929 Westheimer Rd 308, Houston, TX 77098 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 816-1841 |
| What to submit | Letter no more than 2 pages and no enclosures |
What MK2 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4 | $59,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $35,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster School | Education | $50,000 |
| Scenic Houston | Education | $10,000 |
| Bryd High School | Education | $5,200 |
| Dress for Success | Empowering women by providing professional attire | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Houston Botanical Gardens | Community betterment | $5,000 |
| Cherokee Employee Scholarship | Education | $5,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Education | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian | Religious | $5,000 |
| Peachtree Presbyterian | Religious | $3,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Max P Watson Jr
- Kay Greene Watson
- Matthew C Blackmon
Questions people ask
Does MK2 Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does MK2 Foundation give?
$99,200 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs MK2 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Max P Watson Jr (Manager), Kay Greene Watson (Manager) and Matthew C Blackmon (Manager).
What does MK2 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.