MBD & JFD Foundation
MBD & JFD Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $165,500, all to recipients in California, including schools, a hospital foundation, and social-service organizations.
MBD & JFD Foundation at a glance
In short: MBD & JFD Foundation gave $166K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,500
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,344
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,873,803
- +14.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MBD & JFD Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 193809, San Francisco, CA 94119-3809
Phone: (415) 284-8568
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MBD & JFD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College ($55K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 80 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MBD & JFD Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2020) to $166K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College Santa Clara, CA | Support the second cohort of the posse foundation scholarship | $30,000 |
| Thacher School Inc Ojai, CA | Unrestricted Support for Thacher School | $25,000 |
| Ross School Foundation Ross, CA | Annual Giving Campaign | $15,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College Santa Clara, CA | Support the school of law's center for social justice & public service | $15,000 |
| Marin General Hospital Foundation Greenbrae, CA | Support Patient Care | $10,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College Santa Clara, CA | Support for the Regents Fund | $10,000 |
| St Peter Martyr School Pittsburg, CA | To Support Elementary and Middle School Education. | $10,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| St Anselms Church Ross, CA | Support the Community | $7,500 |
| Caritas Creek Occidental, CA | Support for CYO Camp Armstrong | $7,500 |
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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 | $4,873,803 | $797,847 | $183,542 | $165,500 | 16 | $178,707 | $347,847 | $229,073 |
| 2023 | $4,259,498 | $578,232 | $159,672 | $144,000 | 16 | $157,182 | $178,591 | $198,694 |
| 2022 | $3,841,476 | $674,129 | $111,962 | $101,328 | 15 | $107,607 | $313,312 | $158,758 |
| 2021 | $3,298,954 | $1,732,187 | $131,773 | $105,000 | 17 | $111,171 | $1,482,187 | $124,863 |
| 2020 | $1,678,388 | $327,494 | $102,549 | $95,973 | 16 | — | $27,494 | $107,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MBD & JFD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $229K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, patient care, refugee resettlement, community programs, and youth activities, as well as unrestricted support for a school.
The Thacher School describes itself as a coeducational college-preparatory boarding high school for grades 9–12, with honor, fairness, kindness, and truth as cornerstones of school life. Marin General Hospital Foundation says its mission is to inspire philanthropy for MarinHealth’s benefit. Catholic Charities CYO describes providing social services and opportunities for healthy growth and development to families, aging adults, adults with disabilities, and youth. Stinson Beach Volunteer Firefighters describes supporting fire prevention and suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical response, disaster preparation and response, and public education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $165,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $30,000 to President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College for the second cohort of the Posse Foundation Scholarship; $25,000 to The Thacher School for unrestricted support; $15,000 to Ross School Foundation for its annual giving campaign; and $15,000 to Santa Clara College for the School of Law’s Center for Social Justice & Public Service. Other grants included $10,000 to Marin General Hospital Foundation for patient care, $10,000 to St Peter Martyr School for elementary and middle school education, and $7,500 to Catholic Charities CYO of the Archdiocese of San Francisco for refugee resettlement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lauren B Dachs as V.P./Secretary/Director; Michael B Dachs as President/Director; Alan M Dachs as V.P./CFO/Director; and Joanna F Dachs as V.P./Director.
MBD & JFD Foundation is led by Michael B. Dachs, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael B. Dachs
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan M. Dachs
V.p., CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanna F. Dachs
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren B. Dachs
V.p., Secretary & Director
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 MBD & JFD Foundation
How much does MBD & JFD Foundation give each year?
MBD & JFD Foundation gave $166K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $144K across 16 grants.
What is MBD & JFD Foundation's typical grant size?
MBD & JFD Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,344, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MBD & JFD Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does MBD & JFD Foundation give grants?
MBD & JFD Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Clara, CA (3 grants) and Ross, CA (2 grants).
Does MBD & JFD Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of MBD & JFD Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MBD & JFD Foundation's largest grantees?
MBD & JFD Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College ($55,000 across 3 grants), Thacher School Inc ($25,000) and Ross School Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MBD & JFD Foundation?
MBD & JFD Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $229K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does MBD & JFD Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, patient care, refugee resettlement, community programs, and youth activities, as well as unrestricted support for a school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MBD & JFD Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MBD & JFD Foundation's EIN?
MBD & JFD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3337491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does MBD & JFD Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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