Mbk Educational Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-2987483 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.6M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$358,333
Total assets$26.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $2,550,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverford College | Haverford, PA | To support the construction of a new building for the ethical inquiry and leadership institute to be named the michael B. kim institute for… | $4,600,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | To support the museum's plans in the area of modern and contemporary art specifically for the costs associated with the construction,… | $2,550,000 |
| Mbk Scholarship Foundation | Seoul, KS | To support mbk scholarship foundation's scholarship making activities to financially needy students in korea. | $800,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | The gift shall be expendable and shall be used to create and support an expendable fund to be known as the kim and park study of the book… | $358,333 |
| New York Public Library Astor Lennox and Tilden Fdn | New York, NY | To support new technology, collections, and overall refresh of the muhlenberg library's children and teen center, as well as support youth… | $250,000 |
| Soloman R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | To support of guggenheim education programs 2024-25 | $50,000 |
| Grace Church School | New York, NY | General educational support | $7,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverford College | Haverford, PA | To support the construction of a new building for the ethical inquiry and leadership institute to be named the michael B. kim institute for… | $20,400,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | To support the museum's plans in the area of modern and contemporary art specifically for the costs associated with the construction,… | $5,000,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | The gift shall be expendable and shall be used to create and support an expendable fund to be known as the kim and park study of the book… | $716,667 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,615,833 | 10 |
| 2023 | $3,637,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542979349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2987483
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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