Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Diablo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $623K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $37K.
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation gave $40K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,333
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $623,193
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wyoming Colorado Children's Society ($15K). Together the top 3 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Colorado Children's Society Cheyenne, WY | Children's Welfare | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Jacksonville, FL | General Fund | $15,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Fo Oakland, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $623,193 | $43,786 | $55,669 | $40,000 | 3 | $40,000 | $36,712 | $34,004 |
| 2023 | $635,075 | $26,938 | $46,681 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $20,595 | $32,083 |
| 2022 | $654,817 | $49,877 | $51,225 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $43,176 | $33,970 |
| 2021 | $656,166 | $73,797 | $42,210 | $31,000 | 9 | $31,000 | $65,854 | $41,784 |
| 2020 | $624,578 | $5,704 | $40,540 | $30,000 | 6 | — | $11,648 | $33,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation is led by Robert C. Markstein, President, Director & CFO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Markstein
President, Director & CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas V. Bret
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation
How much does Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation give each year?
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation gave $40K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 4 grants.
What is Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation give grants?
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (38%) and California (25%).
Does Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation?
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation reported $623K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation's EIN?
Albert C & Bertha P Markstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0261458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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