Mark Cuban Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas · EIN 26-0063142
- Texas
- Dallas
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Texas
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $2.5MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 18Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $16MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
IN MARCH 2020, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE MARK CUBAN FOUNDATION MADE SEVERAL PURCHASES/EXPENSES TO ASSIST IN THE RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:- $50,000 TO ALLOW A DISTILLERY TO MANUFACTURE HAND SANITIZER THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO DALLAS COUNTY TO BE GIVEN TO FIRST RESPONDERS.- $28,819 TO PURCHASE 3-D PRINTERS THAT WERE USED TO MAKE 3-D-PRINTED MASKS AND RESPIRATORS. THE MASKS AND RESPIRATORS WERE GIVEN TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS FOR FREE.- $10,687 TO PURCHASE RAIN JACKETS THAT WERE DONATED TO BAYLOR SCOTT WHITE HEALTH FOR COVID PROTECTION FOR ITS HEALTH CARE WORKERS.- $52,650 TO PURCHASE FILTER PADS THAT WERE USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF 3-D-PRINTED MASKS- $87,072 TO PURCHASE MASKS. THE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREED TO RECEIVE THE MASKS AND DISTRIBUTED THEM THROUGH ITS FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR DISD FAMILIES- $3,200 TO PURCHASE ITEMS USED TO MAKE PPE HELMETS AND HOODS- $3,562 TO PURCHASE MEALS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Games for Charity | $860K | 2024 |
| B'Nai B'Rith Youth Organization | $250K | 2024 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson'S Research | $250K | 2024 |
| USA Rugby | $250K | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh | $200K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (18 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: markfoundation.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.