Private foundation · EIN 36-3920061 · Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Mrb Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 96 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $6,750. 2% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
96
$1.7M
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in WI
2%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 96 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Nature ConservancyBoulder, COEnvironmental$150K
Hillside Learning CenterLongmont, COEducational$125K
Lake Forest Library FoundationLake Forest, ILEducational$110K
University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COEducational$100K
EarthjusticeWashington, DCEnvironmental$80K
John G Shedd AquariumChicago, ILGeneral$80K
High Atlas FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$70K
Palestine Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CAHumanitarian$50K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAEnvironmental$45K
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals IncNorfolk, VAEnvironmental$40K
World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DCEnvironmental$40K
The Global Giving FoundationWashington, DCGeneral$35K
Wave Hill IncBronx, NYEducational$35K
Riverdale Neighborhood House IncBronx, NYGeneral$30K
Savannah Country Day School IncSavannah, GAEducational$30K
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NYEducational$25K
Project Soar MarrakechWashington, DCEducation$25K
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, COEnvironmental$25K
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund InternationalAtlanta, GAEnvironmental$25K
The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NYEducational$25K
World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DCEnvironmental$25K
Natural Resources DefenseMerrifield, VAEnvironmental$20K
Wildlife Conservation InternationalAustin, TXEnvironmental$20K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral$20K
Point O' Woods Foundation IncBay Shore, NYCultural$18K
Adler PlanetariumChicago, ILEducational$15K
Oceana IncWashington, DCEnvironmental$15K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAEnvironmental$15K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCEducational$12K
Autism Speaks IncBoone, IAEducational$10K
California Polytechnic State University FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CAEducational$10K
California State Parks FoundationCity of Industry, CAEnvironmental$10K
Cape Eleuthera Foundation IncPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$10K
Conservation InternationalBoston, MAEnvironmental$10K
Marin Agricultural Land TrustPoint Reyes Station, CAEducational$10K
Msi USWashington, DCEducational$10K
National Public Radio IncWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust IncAppleton, WIEnvironmental$10K
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAConservation$10K
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York IncNew York, NYEducational$10K
Protect Democracy ProjectWashingon, DCEducational$10K
Sea Shepherd Conservation SocietyWoodbridge, VAEnvironmental$10K
Sierra WatchNevada City, CAEnvironmental$10K
Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CAEnvironmental$10K
The News Literacy ProjectWashington, DCEducational$10K
UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CAEducational$10K
William J Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYEducational$10K
The Church at Point O'WoodsBay Shore, NYReligious$7,500
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAEnvironmental$6,000
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley IncBoulder, COGeneral$6,000
Wyoming PBS FoundationRiverton, WYEducational$5,250
Bridge HouseBoulder, COMedical$5,000
Bridge the Gap College PrepSausalito, CAEducational$5,000
C-Change ConversationsPrinceton, NJEducational$5,000
Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CAGeneral$5,000
Common Cause Education FundWashington, DCEducational$5,000
Deep Center IncorporatedSavannah, GAEducational$5,000
Essex Land Trust IncEssex, CTEnvironmental$5,000
Food Bank for New York CityNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia IncAtlanta, GAEducational$5,000

By state: Colorado 11 · District of Columbia 14 · New York 17 · Illinois 3 · California 17 · Virginia 5

About this foundation

Mrb Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, administered in care of Walter W Bell, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mrb Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mrb Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.7M across 96 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does Mrb Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (11 grants), District of Columbia (14 grants), New York (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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