Private foundation · EIN 82-4264817 · Upland, California · Religion

Marvin Ronald Berstein Foundation

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: 20 grants paid, $194K total, median $9,000. 85% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$194K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in CA
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
West Hills Covenant ChurchPortland, ORCollective witnessing program/remodel for church$28K
Kenya Community Health Clinic MinistriesRancho Cucamonga, CAKenya community health clinic$23K
Haynes Family of ProgramsLA Verne, CAGeneral operations$18K
St Louise the Marillac SchoolCovina, CASt. louise school technology upgrade$13K
The Master's UniversitySanta Clarita, CA2025-26 founder's scholarship fund$10K
Baja Christian MinistriesChini Hills, CAProject little child$9,000
Choices Women's Resource CenterPomona, CACommunity outreach and rebranding initiative$9,000
Community of the WordChino, CAGospel outreach general fund$9,000
Olive CrestRiverside, CAEmpowering youth in the inland empire$9,000
Ontario Christian SchoolOntario, CAOntario christian high school chapel$9,000
Pacific LifelineUpland, CAWomen's and children's programs$9,000
Samaritan Counseling CenterUpland, CASamaritan counseling center's outpatient counseling$9,000
The Joshua FundMcLean, VADistribution of food and aid to the needy in israel$9,000
Dignity GroupOntario, CA2025 mrbf discretionary grant$7,500
Portland Covenant ChurchPortland, ORPortland covenant church facility improvements 2025$6,000
Chino Hills Congregation of Jehovah's WitnessesPomona, CA2025 board discretionary support$5,000
Dawn of HopeGlendale, CARoyal family kids camp - la$5,000
Koreatown OaklandOakland, CA2025 mrbf board discretionary grant$5,000
Academy of Hawaiian Arts IncAlameda, CA2025 mrbf board discretionary grant$2,000
Valle Unita Aquaticswate Polo ClubChino, CA2025 mrbf board discretionary grant$1,000

By state: California 17 · Oregon 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Marvin Ronald Berstein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Upland, California, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Marvin Ronald Berstein Foundation 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 Marvin Ronald Berstein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $194K across 20 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Marvin Ronald Berstein Foundation give?

California (17 grants), Oregon (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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