The Mbk Foundation
Invitation OnlyCastro Valley, California · EIN 94-3163451 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
85% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Als Therapy Development Institute | Watertown, MA | Donation to support research of effective treatments for als (lou gehrig's) disease. | $18,000 |
| University of Arizona - Bio5 Keys Internship Program | Tucson, AZ | Donation to support summer internship program for students. | $15,000 |
| Education Through Music Colorado | Denver, CO | Donation to support music programs to underserved communities. | $10,800 |
| Big Sky Bravery | Belgrade, MT | Donation to support post deployment decompression programs for special ops forces. | $6,400 |
| The Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | Donation to support naval rotc scholarships. | $6,000 |
| University of Arizona - Bio5 Keys Internship Program | Tucson, AZ | Donation to support summer internship program for students. | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona - College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Tucson, AZ | Donation to support manzo school garden program. | $5,000 |
| University of San Diego Accounting Devel Fund | San Diego, CA | Donation to support accounting dept scholarships. | $5,000 |
| Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation | Oro Valley, AZ | Donation to support educaitonal scholarships and grants. | $4,400 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | Donation to protect, preserve and enhance yellowstone national park. | $4,400 |
| Seacoast Church | Mount Pleasant, SC | Donation to support those in pain find healing and clarity through the counseling center. | $3,000 |
| Shanel Valley Academy | Hopland, CA | Donation to support the charter school restoring local access to education to families. | $3,000 |
| Warriors of Quiet Waters | Bozeman, MT | Donation to support post 9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones. | $3,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Denver, CO | Donation to support people achieving & maintaning housing stability. | $2,500 |
| K9 for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | Donation to support training of service dogs for veterans suffering ptst, tbo and/or mst. | $2,500 |
| Avian Conservation Center | Charleston, SC | Donation to support medical care for injured birds and shorebirds. | $2,000 |
| Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter | Bozeman, MT | Donation to support shelter for animals. | $1,800 |
| University of Arizona - College of Science Admin Galilio Circle Program | Tucson, AZ | Donation to support scholarships to undergrad and grad students. | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Empowering post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families to thrive | $800 |
| Ability Dogs of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Donation to support specialized training for people and their dogs to enhance quality of life. | $200 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Donation to support shelter for animals. | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $101,850 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621389349100932
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3163451
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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