The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Newport Beach, CA EIN: 88-3200180

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.

Key facts about The Mr and Mrs GQB Foundation

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.

EIN
88-3200180
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$289,220
Grants made (2024)
14
Average grant
$20,659
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$4,991,227
Primary geography
California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.0M

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$289K

+7.0% YoY

Grant Count

14

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+7.0% YoY

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.

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.

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.

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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

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

Costa MesaLos AngelesAlexandriaKailuakonaLong BeachNew YorkNewport BeachSanta AnaSanta MonicaColorado SpringsDallasDenverIrvineMontereySun Valley

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2022 14 grants2023 14 grants2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2023) to $289K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $289K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Mission Bible Church: $171KMission Bible Church$171KPacifica Christian High School: $50KPacifica Christian High School$50KThe Browery Mission: $20KThe Browery Mission$20KDiscovery Cube Orange County: $14KDiscovery Cube Orange County$14KJohn Tracy Clinic: $7KJohn Tracy Clinic$7KHoly Faith Fellowship: $5KHoly Faith Fellowship$5KKukio Hoomana Fund: $5KKukio Hoomana Fund$5KReaching Beyond Ourselves: $5KReaching Beyond Ourselves$5KSouthern Methodist University: $5KSouthern Methodist University$5KGrace Community Church: $3KGrace Community Church$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Mission Bible Church ($171K). Together the top 10 received $285K.

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mission Bible Church Costa Mesa, CAOperating Fund and Pass the Torch Fund$171,000
Pacifica Christian High School Santa Monica, CAOperating Fund$50,000
The Browery Mission New York, NYOperating Fund$20,000
Discovery Cube Orange County Santa Ana, CAChairmans Foundation and Operating Fund$14,000
John Tracy Clinic Los Angeles, CAOperating Fund$6,720
Holy Faith Fellowship Long Beach, CAOperating Fund$5,000
Kukio Hoomana Fund Kailuakona, HIEmployee Fund$5,000
Reaching Beyond Ourselves Newport Beach, CAOperating Fund$5,000
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TXOperating Fund$5,000
Grace Community Church Sun Valley, CAOperating Fund$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $4,991,227 $365,791 $307,775 $289,220
2023 $4,934,461 $204,787 $333,429 $270,250
2022 $5,063,904 $8,476,660 $1,924 $0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,991,227$4,934,461$5,063,904
Revenue$365,791$204,787$8,476,660
Expenses$307,775$333,429$1,924
Qualifying Distributions$289,220$270,250—
Net Investment Income$347,236$214,179$3,444,084
Distributable Amount$250,368$240,709$40,731

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 125 E Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
Phone: (310) 488-3778

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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