Mojo Philanthropic Fund
Preselected recipients only
Mojo Philanthropic Fund is a private foundation in Redwood City, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $792,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$792,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$730,147
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $213,645 the year before.
69% 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 | $213,645 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $792,000 | 15 | $730,147 |
How to apply
Mojo Philanthropic Fund 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.
What Mojo Philanthropic Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $332,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $225,000 |
| New York | 3 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Air Task Force | Awarded a grant of $400,000 payable over 2 years for Fusion Work. | $200,000 |
| Dunn School | Awarded $300,000 payable in two installments for the development of the Dunn Center. | $150,000 |
| Dunn School | For the Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Grant for Inploration | $75,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | In support of Focused Ultrasound and Neuroscience | $50,000 |
| American Institute for Boys and Men | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Stand Earth | Second and final installment of $50,000 grant payable over 2 years awarded on May 22, 2023 | $25,000 |
| Aubin Pictures Inc | Our Body Politic | $25,000 |
| Precision Development | Awarded 50,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support | $25,000 |
| Narrative 4 | Awarded $50,000 payable over two years for General operating support. | $25,000 |
| Dunn School | For Professional Development | $18,500 |
| Univ of Calif San Francisco Foundation | To support the Focused Ultrasound Program at the UCSF Department of Psychiatry. | $16,000 |
| Food Access Los Angeles | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Louisiana School for the Deaf Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Sfmoma | To support the Architecture + Design collection | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Pritzker
- Amy Rabbino
- Maureen KC Pritzker
Questions people ask
Does Mojo Philanthropic Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mojo Philanthropic Fund give?
$792,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mojo Philanthropic Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Pritzker (Chairman), Amy Rabbino (Executive Director, Secretary) and Maureen KC Pritzker (Vice President).
What does Mojo Philanthropic Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.