M & I Pfister Foundation
Accepts applications
M & I Pfister Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $748,250 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $38,000 and the largest $225,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$748,250
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$38,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$23.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $547,800 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $547,800 | 11 | $22.2 million |
| 2024 | $748,250 | 11 | $23.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maryanne Pfister 862 Prospect St Suite A, La Jolla, CA 92037 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 551-8785 |
| What to submit | General application with determination letter |
What M & I Pfister Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $748,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New Children's Museum | General support | $225,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | General support | $170,250 |
| Library Association of la Jolla | General support | $100,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | General support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra | General support | $50,000 |
| The Athenaeum | General support | $38,000 |
| La Jolla Historical Society | General support | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $30,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | General support | $30,000 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maryanne Pfister
- Irwin Pfister
Questions people ask
Does M & I Pfister Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does M & I Pfister Foundation give?
$748,250 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $38,000.
Who runs M & I Pfister Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maryanne Pfister (President) and Irwin Pfister (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does M & I Pfister Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and environment and conservation.