MK LEVEL PLAYING FIELD INSTITUTE
OAKLAND, CA · Social Science
Mission
A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING THE BARRIERS FACED BY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM), AND FOSTERING THEIR UNTAPPED TALENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF OUR NATION. SMASH WORKS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND THE WORKPLACE BY ADMINISTERING PROGRAMS, FREE OF CHARGE, AIMED AT HELPING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS BUILD THEIR TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ENGAGE WITH RESOURCES THAT FACILITATE THEIR FULL PARTICIPATION IN STEM IN COLLEGE AND CAREER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds MK LEVEL PLAYING FIELD INSTITUTE
$19.6M in foundation grants on record from 21 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | $8M | 5 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | $4.3M | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.1M | 2 |
| Te Connectivity Foundation | $1.9M | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $907K | 4 |
| National Basketball Association Foundation | $750K | 2 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $453K | 3 |
| Mitchell Kapor Foundation | $340K | 1 |
| Henderson Family Foundation | $300K | 4 |
| Goldman Sachs Foundation | $250K | 1 |
Leadership
JONATHAN DURFIELD — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Principal officer)
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