What is the MBT Foundation?

The Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation (MBTF) is a family foundation that exists to support charitable giving. It was originally created by Marcia Brady Tucker and Carll Tucker as a way to make personal charitable gifts. After Marcia’s passing, her family decided to continue the foundation’s mission—and we still carry that tradition forward today.

What Does It Mean to Be a Family Foundation?

We are a private, independent foundation funded by an endowment. Our primary purpose is to make grants to nonprofit organizations. Since MBTF is managed by family members, it falls under a specific type of independent foundation known as a family foundation.

Who Can We Give Money To?

We can only give grants to nonprofit organizations that are recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. This means they have an official letter from the IRS confirming their nonprofit status.

How Can I Give to a Charity?

As a member, you have three ways to direct foundation money to a charity:

Board-Approved Grants
1. You prepare materials and present a request at a board meeting.
2. The board votes to approve or deny the request.
Discretionary Grants
1. You prepare materials and present a request at a board meeting.
2. The board votes to approve or deny the request.
Member Match Program
1. You donate your own money to a nonprofit.
2. The foundation matches your donation—up to 4 times your gift amount!
3. Example: You donate $100 → The foundation can match up to $400 (for a total of $500 to the charity).
4. The maximum match per member per year is ~$9,000.

Why Do We Have Rules?

To maintain our tax-exempt status, we must follow government regulations. This means keeping records, holding meetings, and filing an annual IRS form 990-PF, which documents our financials and grantmaking activities.