Private foundation · EIN 20-5994513 · La Jolla, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

M & I Pfister Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $38K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $748K total, median $38K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$748K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$22M

How to apply

General application with determination letter Contact: Maryanne Pfister, 862 Prospect St Suite A, LA Jolla, Ca, 8585518785 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The New Children's MuseumSan Diego, CAGeneral support$225K
Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegoLA Jolla, CAGeneral support$170K
Library Association of LA JollaLA Jolla, CAGeneral support$100K
LA Jolla PlayhouseLA Jolla, CAGeneral support$50K
San Diego Symphony OrchestraSan Diego, CAGeneral support$50K
The AthenaeumLA Jolla, CAGeneral support$38K
LA Jolla Historical SocietyLA Jolla, CAGeneral support$35K
Planned ParenthoodSan Diego, CAGeneral support$30K
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAGeneral support$30K
San Diego Parks FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral support$10K
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CAGeneral support$10K

About this foundation

M & I Pfister Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, administered in care of Irwin Pfister, 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 M & I Pfister Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. General application with determination letter Deadlines: NONE.

How much does M & I Pfister Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $748K across 11 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does M & I Pfister Foundation give?

California (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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