Private foundation · EIN 20-2002457 · Napa, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Isabel and Michael Mondavi Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $8,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $385K total, median $8,500. 63% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Generally charities for the benefit of napa county are given a higher priority.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$385K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.6M

How to apply

Letter form with information about the organization requesting the grant, purpose of the donation, and any other helpful information. Contact: The Isabel and M Mondavi Foundation, Po Box 2350, Napa, Ca, 7072554813, Nancy@nancyrsellers.com Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Generally charities for the benefit of napa county are given a higher priority.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 7 of 8 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Napa Valley Community FoundationNapa, CAThe Napa Valley Community Foundation works side-by-side with donors and nonprofits to identify and solve the most pressing problems in our…$320K
Providence Community Health FoundatNapa, CAProvidence is a national, non-profit Catholic health system comprising a diverse family of organizations with 52 hospitals, 1,000 physician…$25K
Alive and FreeSan Francisco, CAThis charity works to end violence and save lives. The Alive & Free Prescription works to change beliefs, attitudes, values and actions tha…$10K
Holy Trinity Classical Christian ScBeaufort, SCHoly Trinity Classical Christian School is distinctly classical and distinctively Christian. The Word of God teaches that parents are ultim…$7,000
Anchor Center for the BlindDenver, COAnchor Center for the Blind provides early intervention and education services to foster the full potential of children who are visually im…$1,500
The Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CATo support community foundation in desert area for families in need, and help with basic necessities of life.$1,160
Lao Rehabilitation FoundationNapa, CAThe organization provides eye care for people of the Mekong Riverside Project in the Pakbeng District of Oudomxay Province in Laos.$500

By state: California 5 · District of Columbia 1 · South Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Isabel and Michael Mondavi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Napa, California, administered in care of Robert Michael Mondavi, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Isabel and Michael Mondavi Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form with information about the organization requesting the grant, purpose of the donation, and any other helpful information. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Isabel and Michael Mondavi Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $385K across 8 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Isabel and Michael Mondavi Foundation give?

California (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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