MRB Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
MRB Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 96 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$41.5 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $1.4 million | 126 | $31.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 112 | $36.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 96 | $41.5 million |
How to apply
MRB Foundation Inc 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 MRB Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 11 | $427,250 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $295,000 |
| New York | 17 | $256,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $205,000 |
| California | 17 | $163,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $130,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $17,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental | $150,000 |
| Hillside Learning Center | Educational | $125,250 |
| Lake Forest Library Foundation | Educational | $110,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Educational | $100,000 |
| Earthjustice | Environmental | $80,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | General | $80,000 |
| High Atlas Foundation | General | $70,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental | $45,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | Environmental | $40,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Environmental | $40,000 |
| The Global Giving Foundation | General | $35,000 |
| Wave Hill Inc | Educational | $35,000 |
| Riverdale Neighborhood House Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Savannah Country Day School Inc | Educational | $30,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | Educational | $25,000 |
| Project Soar Marrakech | Education | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Environmental | $25,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Environmental | $25,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | Educational | $25,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation International | Environmental | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Point O' Woods Foundation Inc | Cultural | $18,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Educational | $15,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Environmental | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Duke University | Educational | $12,000 |
| Autism Speaks Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Conservation International | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Educational | $10,000 |
| Msi US | Educational | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Inc | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Bent III
- Seth L Bent
- Walter W Bell
Questions people ask
Does MRB Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MRB Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs MRB Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Bent III (President and Directo), Seth L Bent (Vice President and Directo) and Walter W Bell (Treas./Sec. and Director).
What does MRB Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.