The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation
The MR AND MRS GQB FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $289,220 to charitable organizations, including churches, schools, and other organizations.
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation gave $289K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $289,220
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,659
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,991,227
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 E Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
Phone: (310) 488-3778
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mission Bible Church ($171K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to New York, 2% to Hawaii, 2% to Texas, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2023) to $289K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Bible Church Costa Mesa, CA | Operating Fund and Pass the Torch Fund | $171,000 |
| Pacifica Christian High School Santa Monica, CA | Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| The Browery Mission New York, NY | Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Discovery Cube Orange County Santa Ana, CA | Chairmans Foundation and Operating Fund | $14,000 |
| John Tracy Clinic Los Angeles, CA | Operating Fund | $6,720 |
| Holy Faith Fellowship Long Beach, CA | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund Kailuakona, HI | Employee Fund | $5,000 |
| Reaching Beyond Ourselves Newport Beach, CA | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Grace Community Church Sun Valley, CA | Operating Fund | $3,000 |
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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 | $4,991,227 | $365,791 | $307,775 | $289,220 | 14 | $289,220 | $347,236 | $250,368 |
| 2023 | $4,934,461 | $204,787 | $333,429 | $270,250 | 14 | $270,250 | $214,179 | $240,709 |
| 2022 | $5,063,904 | $8,476,660 | $1,924 | — | — | — | $3,444,084 | $40,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $250K 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 went to organizations with varied activities. Pacifica Christian High School describes its mission as teaching students, encouraging faith, character, and service, and fostering friendship and unity. John Tracy Clinic says it provides parent-centered services to children with hearing loss and their families. New Directions for Women describes its work as supporting women affected by alcoholism, other addictions, and related issues.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $289,220. Grants ranged from $500 to $171,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $171,000 to Mission Bible Church for its operating fund and Pass the Torch Fund; $50,000 to Pacifica Christian High School for its operating fund; $20,000 to The Bowery Mission for its operating fund; and $14,000 to Discovery Cube Orange County for its Chairman’s Foundation and operating fund. Other grants included $6,720 to John Tracy Clinic and $5,000 each to Holy Faith Fellowship, Kukio Hoomana Fund, Reaching Beyond Ourselves, and Southern Methodist University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Garrett Bland as president and Heather Bland as director.
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation is led by Garrett Bland, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Garrett Bland
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Bland
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation
How much does The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation give each year?
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation gave $289K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $270K across 14 grants.
What is The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,659, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation give grants?
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Costa Mesa, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mission Bible Church ($171,000), Pacifica Christian High School ($50,000) and The Browery Mission ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation?
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. Pacifica Christian High School describes its mission as teaching students, encouraging faith, character, and service, and fostering friendship and unity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation's EIN?
The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3200180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Mr and Mrs GQB 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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