Malark Foundation

EIN 46-4903223 · MN · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in MN, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Malark Foundation based in MN paid 17 grants totaling $56K to 17 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included MN ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE, BECKER FOOD SHELF, and LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,481,065
Giving (latest yr)
$56,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
17
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • MN Adult and Teen Challenge$10,000
  • Becker Food Shelf$5,000
  • Lakewood Health System$5,000
  • Magnus Veteran's Foundation$5,000
  • Mayo Clinic$5,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$54,000 · 16 grants
  • Florida$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (17)

MN Adult and Teen Challenge
Minneapolis, MN
Provide Support for People Recovering From Drug and Alcohol Addiction
$10,000
Lakewood Health System
Staples, MN
Healthcare
$5,000
Becker Food Shelf
Becker, MN
Food Shelf
$5,000
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Healthcare
$5,000
Thumbs Up
Elk River, MN
Provide Support Focused on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention
$5,000
Steps of Strategy
Saint Paul, MN
Human Services
$5,000
Outdoor News Foundation
Plymouth, MN
Provide Support for Outdoor Education and Conservation
$5,000
Magnus Veteran's Foundation
Dayton, MN
Provide Services to Veterans
$5,000
Aicardi Syndrome Foundation
Jupiter, FL
Provide Support for People Affected by Aicardi Syndrome
$2,000
Grow to Grow
Minneapolis, MN
Assist Local Teens
$2,000
MN Veterans Pantry
Golden Valley, MN
Provide Services to Veterans
$1,000
Alexandra House
Blaine, MN
Provide Support for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Malark Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Malark Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $56K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include MN ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE, BECKER FOOD SHELF, LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Malark Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Malark Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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