The Malark Foundation
Invitation OnlyElk River, Minnesota · EIN 46-4903223 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Adult and Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | Provide support for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction | $10,000 |
| Magnus Veteran's Foundation | Dayton, MN | Provide services to veterans | $5,000 |
| Becker Food Shelf | Becker, MN | Food shelf | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Outdoor News Foundation | Plymouth, MN | Provide support for outdoor education and conservation | $5,000 |
| Lakewood Health System | Staples, 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 |
| Grow to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | Assist local teens | $2,000 |
| Aicardi Syndrome Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Provide support for people affected by aicardi syndrome | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | St Paul, MN | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Alexandra House | Blaine, MN | Provide support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence | $1,000 |
| Mn Veterans Pantry | Golden Valley, MN | Provide services to veterans | $1,000 |
| Compassion Connection | Becker, MN | Foster care in the community | $1,000 |
| Abbey's Hope Charitable Foundation | Edina, MN | Provide safety for children during pool-related activities | $1,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Chaska, MN | Trail life troops | $1,000 |
| Becker High School Dance Team | Becker, MN | Dance team support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $26,850 | 10 |
| 2023 | $70,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630949349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4903223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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