The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc
The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Walnut Creek, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $822K. Net investment income was $651K.
The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc gave $822K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $822K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $822,290
- -12.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $822,290
- -12.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $822,290
- Total assets
- $2,942,941
- -5.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 305% 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $766K (2019) to $943K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $822K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $822,290 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,942,941 | $671,322 | $854,255 | $822,290 | 1 | $828,836 | $651,003 | $271,388 |
| 2025 | $3,111,374 | $660,499 | $981,894 | $942,500 | 1 | $948,446 | $637,151 | $291,755 |
| 2024 | $3,432,769 | $618,729 | $915,525 | $875,500 | 1 | $883,052 | $596,356 | $303,922 |
| 2023 | $3,728,065 | $668,116 | $903,299 | $845,000 | 1 | $870,958 | $645,875 | $327,315 |
| 2022 | $3,963,248 | $863,458 | $920,520 | $880,500 | 1 | $885,960 | $838,973 | $360,625 |
| 2021 | $4,020,310 | $805,028 | $855,322 | $825,750 | 1 | — | $781,036 | $353,875 |
| 2019 | $4,312,368 | $920,302 | $815,892 | $766,189 | 1 | — | $897,355 | $390,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $271K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc is led by Robert K Taylor, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert K Taylor
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ellen M Kirk
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine Bukstein
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Helms
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert M Gentry
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc
How much does The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc gave $822K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $943K across 1 grant.
How large is The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc?
The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $829K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc operate?
The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6088679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 5, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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