M & T Foundation
Accepts applications
M & T Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$25.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
57% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 9 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 23 | $25.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Greg Potenziani PO Box 676370, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 750-0154 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in written letter form. |
What M & T Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $575,000 |
| California | 8 | $282,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $85,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $75,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $55,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Constitutional law | $500,000 |
| The Phoenix | San diego region project | $125,000 |
| Benedectine College | General support | $100,000 |
| Napa Institute Legal Foundation | Outreach events & team expansion | $100,000 |
| University of San Diego | Endowment | $100,000 |
| ND Boler-Parseghian Ctr for Rare Di | General support | $75,000 |
| The Evermode Institute | General support | $75,000 |
| International Business Council | General support | $50,000 |
| Saint Pius X High School | Alumni & Student Commons Project | $50,000 |
| Individual | General support | $50,000 |
| Saint Thomas Aquinas High School | General support | $25,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| Encinitas Education Foundation | Flora vista | $25,000 |
| Honduran Children Rescue Fund | Nuevo paraiso house rebuild | $25,000 |
| Teen Challenge International | Support for southern california | $25,000 |
| Curebound | General support | $25,000 |
| Kids for Peace | Global friends program | $25,000 |
| The Diocese of Roseau Cathedral | Cathedral renovation | $25,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | Dreamcatcher campaign | $20,000 |
| Child Nutrition Program of Southern | General support | $12,000 |
| Marmion Academy | Two scholarships | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Serenelli Project | Renovation monastic prison re-entry house | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory L Potenziani
- Frank A Potenziani
- Fred G Botek
- Patricia P Vick
- Jason Vick
- Matthew Bush
- Kimberly Godoy
- Matthew F Botek
- James A Brenneis
Questions people ask
Does M & T Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does M & T Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs M & T Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory L Potenziani (President), Frank A Potenziani (Chairman), Fred G Botek (Treasurer) and Patricia P Vick (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does M & T Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.