Foundation Raised $3.1 Million for Housing Grants
Corporate leaders and individual donors are helping families pay mortgages while caring for critically ill children.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The MBA Opens Doors Foundation secured over $3.1 million in a 48-hour fundraising push supported by 44 companies and 39 individual contributors. The effort provides mortgage and rental assistance to families caring for critically ill or injured children.
Why it matters
The foundation ensures that housing costs do not force families to relocate while navigating medical crises. Because the Mortgage Bankers Association covers all administrative overhead, 100% of these contributions go directly to family aid.
The foundation has supported nearly 22,000 families since 2011, with nearly one-quarter of recipients earning less than $40,000 annually. The MBA covers 100% of the organization's administrative expenses.
The players
MBA Opens Doors Foundation
A non-profit organization that provides housing grants to families with critically ill or injured children.
Tawn Kelley
The recipient of the David H. Stevens Spirit Award who supported families affected by Hurricane Milton.
Jean Bradley
A board member and recipient of the Founders Award who has served the foundation since 2018.
The details
The foundation distributes grants specifically to cover mortgage or rental payments for households facing medical hardships. It relies on a model of individual and corporate solicitations to build its endowment. By removing administrative burdens from the operational budget, the organization directs all collected funds to grant disbursements.
Timeline
2011: The MBA Opens Doors Foundation was launched.
2018: Jean Bradley began serving on the foundation's board.
2024: Tawn Kelley assisted families affected by Hurricane Milton.
October 12, 2026: The foundation held a reception in Chicago.
Market Landscape
This $3.1 million campaign follows the established operational pattern of the foundation's ongoing mission to provide targeted housing support. The effort marks a continuation of the strategy set since the foundation's 2011 launch.
Operators looking to support employee or community wellness programs can view this model as a standard for administrative efficiency. Businesses evaluating corporate social responsibility should note how the foundation leverages 100% administrative cost-coverage to appeal to prospective donors.
The takeaway
The foundation's success demonstrates that donors favor programs where administrative overhead is fully subsidized by a parent organization. Business leaders interested in philanthropic impact should evaluate how their own firm's infrastructure can enable more direct aid distribution.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Scotsman Guide.
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