Richard and Melissa Mark Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCollinsville, Illinois · EIN 93-4087826 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$246K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,051
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
66% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Basilica of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Public charitable purposes | $126,000 |
| Jackie Joyner-Kersee Boys and Girls Club | East St Louis, IL | Public charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | St Louis, MO | Public charitable purposes | $26,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | Springfield, IL | Public charitable purposes | $11,000 |
| Larussa Rescue Champions | Alamo, CA | Public charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | St Louis, MO | Public charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Marian Middle School | St Louis, MO | Public charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Bulldog Catholic | Duluth, MN | Public charitable purposes | $5,051 |
| Mindseyes | Belleville, IL | Public charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Madison County Fallen Officers Memorial Fund | Moro, IL | Public charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | East St Louis, IL | Public charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Kenneth Glenmore Society | Kenmore, WA | Public charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Dignity Period | St Louis, MO | Public charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Public charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | Public charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,551 | 15 |
| 2024 | $176,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4087826
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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