The MBS Family Foundation Inc
The MBS Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $187,945, with grant purposes described as educational and other charitable purposes.
The MBS Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The MBS Family Foundation Inc gave $188K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,945
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,056
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $282,999
- -39.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% 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 The MBS Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cbiz 525 Okeechobee Blvd 750, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (212) 485-5690
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MBS Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Biblical Museum of Natural History ($30K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 71 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was 37% to New York, 35% to Florida, 17% to California, and 6% to New Jersey; 5% was listed with an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The MBS Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $72K (2020) to $188K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Museum of Natural History West Hollywood, CA | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $30,045 |
| Morselife Health System West Palm Beach, FL | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Jerusalem Foundation Inc New York City, NY | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Better Future for Israel Teaneck, NJ | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Flagler Museum Palm Beach, FL | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Jerusalem Fellowships Airmont, NY | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Clinton Clinton, NY | Educational and Other Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $282,999 | $15,650 | $200,663 | $187,945 | 17 | $190,801 | $29,208 | $15,692 |
| 2023 | $468,527 | $555,068 | $176,318 | $164,550 | 20 | $168,057 | $144,321 | $15,613 |
| 2022 | $223,147 | $1,830 | $80,309 | $76,278 | 15 | $76,787 | $558 | $12,102 |
| 2021 | $301,079 | $340,542 | $136,913 | $130,380 | 9 | $132,316 | $129,267 | $3,531 |
| 2020 | $97,450 | $25,149 | $79,786 | $72,400 | 10 | — | $661 | $5,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MBS Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including senior living, Jewish community services, emergency medical response, assistance for immigrants, food aid, and burial services. These are grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
For example, Morselife Health System describes its mission as enhancing senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says it works to strengthen Jewish identity, energize relationships with Israel, and meet human needs. Masbia says it provides free emergency meals and groceries to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $187,945 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $30,045, with a median grant of $10,000. The filing describes grant purposes as educational and other charitable purposes.
Among the listed 2024 grants were $30,045 to Biblical Museum of Natural History; $30,000 to Morselife Health System; $25,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County; $20,000 each to Friends of United Hatzalah and Jerusalem Foundation; and $10,000 each to Better Future for Israel, Flagler Museum, Jerusalem Fellowships, and Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding for organizations delivering medical and trauma-related first-responder services. Jerusalem Foundation says it works to improve the quality of life of Jerusalem residents and create a just society. Better Future for Israel describes work assisting new immigrants and supporting the integration of Haredim into Israeli society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MICHELLE B STEIN as president.
The MBS Family Foundation Inc is led by Michelle B. Stein, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle B. Stein
President
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 The MBS Family Foundation Inc
How much does The MBS Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The MBS Family Foundation Inc gave $188K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 20 grants.
What is The MBS Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The MBS Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,056, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The MBS Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The MBS Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The MBS Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants), New York City, NY (2 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Who are The MBS Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The MBS Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Biblical Museum of Natural History ($30,045), Morselife Health System ($30,000) and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The MBS Family Foundation Inc?
The MBS Family Foundation Inc reported $283K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The MBS Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including senior living, Jewish community services, emergency medical response, assistance for immigrants, food aid, and burial services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The MBS Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The MBS Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The MBS Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1865079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The MBS Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The MBS Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mbs-family-foundation-inc-morg_c3901c406698427bbd798e4f7d4e6838
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