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MB Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Brisbane, California · EIN 461561764

MB Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brisbane, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $970 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $485 and the largest $670. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $1,860 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$1,4102$5,088
2023$1,8602$1,281
2024$9702$22,689

How to apply

MB Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What MB Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$670
Texas1$300

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pao Hua Buddhist Temple
San Jose, CA
To bring people to have a clearer vision and understand about the purpose of life, and bring the true reasons behind happiness and suffering.$670
TX Buddhist Association
Houston, TX
To the buddhas teachings and seeks to better the welfare of all by promoting the compassion and loving-kindness taught by the dharma.$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does MB Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does MB Family Foundation give?

$970 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $485.

Who runs MB Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Margaret F Barrett (President & CEO) and Matthew A Barrett (Secretary).

What does MB Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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