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Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dana Point, California · EIN 261275747

Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dana Point, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,981 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $31,851. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $36,500 the year before.

70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$36,5004$1.0 million
2024$86,98110$1.1 million

How to apply

Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$76,701
Tennessee1$5,000
Florida1$2,750
Massachusetts1$1,500
District of Columbia1$1,030

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mission Viejo Christian School
Mission Videjo, CA
501(c)(3) general education purposes$31,851
Young Life
San Juan Capistrano, CA
501(c)(3) general education purposes$20,850
Harbor Point Church
San Juan Capistrano, CA
501(c)(3) charitable organization$10,000
Second Harvest Food Bank
Irvine, CA
501(c)(3) charitable organization$5,000
Horses Honor Horse Sanctuary
Lincoln, CA
501(c)(3) charitable organization$5,000
Hca Education Expenses
Nashville, TN
501(c)(3) general education purposes$5,000
Memorah Foundation
Newport Beach, CA
501(c)(3) charitable organization$4,000
Bikers Against Drunk Drivers
Miami, FL
501(c)(3) charitable organization$2,750
Punch for Parkinsons
Walpole, MA
501(c)(3) charitable organization$1,500
Project Hope
Washington, DC
501(c)(3) charitable organization$1,030

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation give?

$86,981 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Kent Matranga (President) and Lisa Matranga (Secretary).

What does Kent and Lisa Matranga Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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