MPS Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MPS Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Kirkland, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $421,726 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $19,726 and the largest $277,000. 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$421,726
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$19,726
- Largest grant$277,000
- Assets$40.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $545,172 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $545,172 | 13 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $421,726 | 9 | $40.8 million |
How to apply
MPS Charitable 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 MPS Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | $307,000 |
| New York | 1 | $45,000 |
| California | 3 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $19,726 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason | General support | $277,000 |
| Cornell University | General support | $45,000 |
| Healthier Kids Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General support | $19,726 |
| California Polytechnic State University | General support | $10,000 |
| Forterra | General support | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernie Blegen
- Michael Hsing
- Saria Tseng
Questions people ask
Does MPS Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MPS Charitable Foundation give?
$421,726 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $19,726.
Who runs MPS Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernie Blegen (Cfo), Michael Hsing (Director) and Saria Tseng (Director).
What does MPS Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.