Mbd & Jfd Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-3337491 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$166K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Santa Clara, CA | Support the second cohort of the posse foundation scholarship | $30,000 |
| Thacher School Inc | Ojai, CA | Unrestricted support for thacher school | $25,000 |
| Ross School Foundation | Ross, CA | Annual giving campaign | $15,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Santa Clara, CA | Support the school of law's center for social justice & public service | $15,000 |
| Marin General Hospital Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | Support patient care | $10,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Santa Clara, CA | Support for the regents fund | $10,000 |
| St Peter Martyr School | Pittsburg, CA | To support elementary and middle school education. | $10,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Support the college of engineering-diversity and inclusion fund | $7,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Support the college of engineering-civil and environmental engineering department | $7,500 |
| St Anselms Church | Ross, CA | Support the community | $7,500 |
| Caritas Creek | Occidental, CA | Support for cyo camp armstrong | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities Cyo of the Archdiocese of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Support for refugee resettlement | $7,500 |
| San Anselmo Montessori School | San Anselmo, CA | Support the preschool program | $5,000 |
| The Stinson Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association Inc | Stinson Beach, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | Santa Paula, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | Sausalito, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara College | Santa Clara, CA | Support the second cohort of the posse foundation scholarship | $90,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $144,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543009349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3337491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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