MBD & JFD Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MBD & JFD Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $144,000 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,000 | 16 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $165,500 | 16 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
MBD & JFD 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.
What MBD & JFD Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $165,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Support the second cohort of the posse foundation scholarship | $30,000 |
| Thacher School Inc | Unrestricted support for thacher school | $25,000 |
| Ross School Foundation | Annual giving campaign | $15,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Support the school of law's center for social justice & public service | $15,000 |
| Marin General Hospital Foundation | Support patient care | $10,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Support for the regents fund | $10,000 |
| St Peter Martyr School | To support elementary and middle school education. | $10,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | Support the college of engineering-diversity and inclusion fund | $7,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | Support the college of engineering-civil and environmental engineering department | $7,500 |
| St Anselms Church | Support the community | $7,500 |
| Caritas Creek | Support for cyo camp armstrong | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities Cyo of the Archdiocese of San Francisco | Support for refugee resettlement | $7,500 |
| San Anselmo Montessori School | Support the preschool program | $5,000 |
| The Stinson Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren B Dachs
- Michael B Dachs
- Alan M Dachs
- Joanna F Dachs
Questions people ask
Does MBD & JFD Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MBD & JFD Foundation give?
$165,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs MBD & JFD Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren B Dachs (V.p./Secretary/Director), Michael B Dachs (President/Director), Alan M Dachs (V.p./Cfo/Director) and Joanna F Dachs (V.p./Director).
What does MBD & JFD Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.