Mrb Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLake Geneva, Wisconsin · EIN 36-3920061 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded96
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$41.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
97% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Boulder, CO | Environmental | $150,000 |
| Hillside Learning Center | Longmont, CO | Educational | $125,250 |
| Lake Forest Library Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Educational | $110,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Educational | $100,000 |
| Earthjustice | Washington, DC | Environmental | $80,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $80,000 |
| High Atlas Foundation | New York, NY | General | $70,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Environmental | $45,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | Norfolk, VA | Environmental | $40,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Environmental | $40,000 |
| The Global Giving Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $35,000 |
| Wave Hill Inc | Bronx, NY | Educational | $35,000 |
| Riverdale Neighborhood House Inc | Bronx, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Savannah Country Day School Inc | Savannah, GA | Educational | $30,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | New York, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Project Soar Marrakech | Washington, DC | Education | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | Environmental | $25,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Atlanta, GA | Environmental | $25,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense | Merrifield, VA | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation International | Austin, TX | Environmental | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General | $20,000 |
| Point O' Woods Foundation Inc | Bay Shore, NY | Cultural | $18,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL | Educational | $15,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | Environmental | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Educational | $12,000 |
| Autism Speaks Inc | Boone, IA | Educational | $10,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | City of Industry, CA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Conservation International | Boston, MA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Point Reyes Station, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Msi US | Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Inc | Appleton, WI | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc | New York, NY | Educational | $10,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washingon, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Woodbridge, VA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Sierra Watch | Nevada City, CA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | Santa Rosa, CA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| The News Literacy Project | Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| William J Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Church at Point O'woods | Bay Shore, NY | Religious | $7,500 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | Environmental | $6,000 |
| The Humane Society of Boulder Valley Inc | Boulder, CO | General | $6,000 |
| Wyoming Pbs Foundation | Riverton, WY | Educational | $5,250 |
| Bridge House | Boulder, CO | Medical | $5,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep | Sausalito, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| C-Change Conversations | Princeton, NJ | Educational | $5,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Deep Center Incorporated | Savannah, GA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Essex Land Trust Inc | Essex, CT | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | Educational | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 96 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,681,000 | 96 |
| 2024 | $1,422,000 | 112 |
| 2023 | $1,418,000 | 126 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104832
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3920061
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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