Question 1

What does MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE fund?

Accepted Answer

MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE has funded 25 organizations with 37 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE awarded $44,000 in grants. The foundation holds $42,530 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 37 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE?

Accepted Answer

MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE is led by CHRISTINA JOHNSON (TRUSTEE), COURTNEY TATUM (TRUSTEE), EDWARD DREW (TRUSTEE), and 13 others. This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE located?

Accepted Answer

MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE is located in MORRISTOWN, NJ. Their EIN is 22-3332013. Their website is https://WWW.MLKOBSERVANCECOMMITTEE.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. MARTIN LUTHER KING OBSERVANCE accepts unsolicited proposals. APPLICANTS INSTRUCTIONS: 1. PREPARE A SHORT ESSAY (500 WORDS) OR SUBMIT A CREATIVE PROJECT ON THE IDEALS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND HOW YOU HAVE ATTEMPTED TO EMULATE THESE QUALITIES IN YOUR LIFE. 2. DESCRIBE YOUR PAST AND CURRENT COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT. 3. PROVIDE A SHORT DESCRIPTION (200 WORDS OR LESS) OF YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS AND GOALS. 4. DESCRIBE ANY SPECIAL PERSONAL, FINANCIAL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL IN REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION. ALSO ATTACH TO APPLICATION: TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM INDIVIDUALS (NON- RELATED) WHO CAN SUPPORT THE APPLICANTS INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO THE VISION AND IDEALS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT IN SEALED ENVELOPE. DOCUMENTATION OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE A HEADSHOT OF YOURSELF Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$44,000	15	$2,933
2023	$28,500	12	$2,375
2021	$14,500	10	$1,450

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