Private foundation · EIN 33-2393377 · Danville, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Motet

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $92K total, median $4,600. 90% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$92K
Median grant
$4,600
Stays in CA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners Hospital SlcSacramento, CAGeneral Financial Support$20K
Corpus Christi ParishPiedmont, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
Heal the BaySanta Monica, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
Sea TreesManhattan Beach, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
St Isidore SchoolDanville, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
FoodbankDanville, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
Children's Justice CenterSan Pablo, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
St Timothy's Episopal ChurchDanville, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
LA FoodbankLos Angeles, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
Nfg Crisis InterventionSan Francisco, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
Save Mt DiabloWalnut Creek, CAGeneral Financial Support$4,200
Project CampLos Angeles, CAGeneral Financial Support$4,000
First Presbyterian ChurchDanville, CAGeneral Financial Support$4,000
Center for Grieving ChildrenAlamo, CAGeneral Financial Support$2,500
Kidzone MuseumTruckee, CAGeneral Financial Support$2,500
TtcfTruckee, CAGeneral Financial Support$2,500
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral Financial Support$2,500
Helping HandsAlamo, CAGeneral Financial Support$2,000
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneral Financial Support$1,500
Boy Scouts of America - OgdenOgden, UTGeneral Financial Support$1,000

By state: California 18 · Florida 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Motet is a private grantmaking foundation in Danville, California, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Motet accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Motet give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $92K across 20 grants, a median of $4,600.

Where does Motet give?

California (18 grants), Florida (1 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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