M Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
M Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $422,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $161,000. 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$422,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$161,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $359,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $359,000 | 7 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $422,500 | 7 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
M Charitable Fund 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.
What M Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $245,000 |
| Nevada | 4 | $177,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockside Ranch | General support | $161,000 |
| HORSES4HEROES | General support | $97,500 |
| Lutheran High School Orange County | General support | $50,000 |
| Unlv Foundation (University of Northern Las Vegas) | Mekjian family merit scholarship for unlv william f harrah college of hospitality | $50,000 |
| Ocsa Foundation (Orange County School of the Arts) | For culinary and hospitality conservatory | $34,000 |
| The Smith Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Middle & High School | Student financial aid | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michal L Mekjian Jr
- Maureen C Mekjian
Questions people ask
Does M Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does M Charitable Fund give?
$422,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs M Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Michal L Mekjian Jr (Trustee) and Maureen C Mekjian (Trustee).
What does M Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.