Private foundation · EIN 87-1716969 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mdm Foundation

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: 9 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$1.0M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAProgram support$525K
Lucky Duck FoundationSan Diego, CAProgram support$150K
Planned Parenthood Pacific SouthwestSan Diego, CAProgram support$125K
Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CAProgram support$100K
San Diego CoastkeeperSan Diego, CAProgram support$50K
KpbsSan Diego, CAProgram support$25K
Orquesta GuadalupanaPico Rivera, CAProgram support$25K
Forever Balboa ParkSan Diego, CAProgram support$10K
New Day Urban MinistriesSan Diego, CAProgram support$10K

About this foundation

Mdm Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Mdm Foundation 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 Mdm Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Mdm Foundation give?

California (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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