The MDBSD Foundation
The MDBSD Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $39K.
The MDBSD Foundation at a glance
In short: The MDBSD Foundation gave $198K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,500
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,214
- +105.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,606,013
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The MDBSD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bronco Athletic Association ($100K). Together the top 7 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 52 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The MDBSD Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 317% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $198K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bronco Athletic Association Boise, ID | Support Community Service | $100,000 |
| Captivate Church San Diego, CA | Support Charity | $30,000 |
| Rock Point Church Queen Creek, AZ | Support Charity | $25,000 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Spring Valley, CA | Support Charity | $15,000 |
| Bridge of Hope San Diego, CA | Support Charity | $5,000 |
| Miracle Ear Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Support Charity | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,606,013 | $452,212 | $199,030 | $197,500 | 7 | $197,500 | $38,826 | $62,283 |
| 2024 | $1,352,831 | $319,203 | $165,441 | $164,700 | 12 | $164,700 | $44,603 | $55,395 |
| 2023 | $1,199,069 | $255,196 | $180,593 | $180,500 | 11 | $180,500 | $46,037 | $53,599 |
| 2022 | $1,124,466 | $239,866 | $114,588 | $114,500 | 15 | $114,500 | $1,266 | $47,392 |
| 2021 | $999,188 | $163,337 | $49,331 | $49,250 | 7 | $49,250 | $934 | $43,158 |
| 2020 | $885,182 | $151,306 | $70,975 | $70,730 | 8 | — | $824 | $38,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MDBSD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The MDBSD Foundation is led by Michael D. Boyd, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael D. Boyd
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted R. Zack
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 MDBSD Foundation
How much does The MDBSD Foundation give each year?
The MDBSD Foundation gave $198K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $165K across 12 grants.
What is The MDBSD Foundation's typical grant size?
The MDBSD Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,214, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The MDBSD Foundation give grants?
The MDBSD Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (35%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does The MDBSD Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The MDBSD Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charity" (6 grants).
Who are The MDBSD Foundation's largest grantees?
The MDBSD Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bronco Athletic Association ($100,000), Captivate Church ($30,000) and Rock Point Church ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The MDBSD Foundation?
The MDBSD Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The MDBSD Foundation's EIN?
The MDBSD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0618643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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