The Marvin Ronald Bernstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyUpland, California · EIN 82-4264817 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$194K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $9,000.
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
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills Covenant Church | Portland, OR | Collective witnessing program/remodel for church | $27,625 |
| Kenya Community Health Clinic Ministries | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Kenya community health clinic | $22,500 |
| Haynes Family of Programs | LA Verne, CA | General operations | $17,500 |
| St Louise the Marillac School | Covina, CA | St. louise school technology upgrade | $12,500 |
| The Master's University | Santa Clarita, CA | 2025-26 founder's scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Baja Christian Ministries | Chini Hills, CA | Project little child | $9,000 |
| Choices Women's Resource Center | Pomona, CA | Community outreach and rebranding initiative | $9,000 |
| Community of the Word | Chino, CA | Gospel outreach general fund | $9,000 |
| Olive Crest | Riverside, CA | Empowering youth in the inland empire | $9,000 |
| Ontario Christian School | Ontario, CA | Ontario christian high school chapel | $9,000 |
| Pacific Lifeline | Upland, CA | Women's and children's programs | $9,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Upland, CA | Samaritan counseling center's outpatient counseling | $9,000 |
| The Joshua Fund | Mclean, VA | Distribution of food and aid to the needy in israel | $9,000 |
| Dignity Group | Ontario, CA | 2025 mrbf discretionary grant | $7,500 |
| Portland Covenant Church | Portland, OR | Portland covenant church facility improvements 2025 | $6,000 |
| Chino Hills Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses | Pomona, CA | 2025 board discretionary support | $5,000 |
| Dawn of Hope | Glendale, CA | Royal family kids camp - LA | $5,000 |
| Koreatown Oakland | Oakland, CA | 2025 mrbf board discretionary grant | $5,000 |
| Academy of Hawaiian Arts Inc | Alameda, CA | 2025 mrbf board discretionary grant | $2,000 |
| Valle Unita Aquaticswate Polo Club | Chino, CA | 2025 mrbf board discretionary grant | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,625 | 20 |
| 2024 | $207,375 | 20 |
| 2023 | $246,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642679349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4264817
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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