Motet
Preselected recipients only
Motet is a private foundation in Danville, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,700 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,600 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$91,700
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,600
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $91,700 | 20 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Motet 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 Motet funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $88,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital SLC | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Corpus Christi Parish | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Heal the Bay | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Sea Trees | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| St Isidore School | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Foodbank | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Justice Center | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| St Timothy's Episopal Church | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| LA Foodbank | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| NFG Crisis Intervention | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Save Mt Diablo | General Financial Support | $4,200 |
| Project Camp | General Financial Support | $4,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General Financial Support | $4,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Kidzone Museum | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| TTCF | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Helping Hands | General Financial Support | $2,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General Financial Support | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Ogden | General Financial Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisha Ruud
- Eric Ruud
- Danielle Richard
- Matthew Richard
- Steven Ruud
Questions people ask
Does Motet accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Motet give?
$91,700 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,600.
Who runs Motet?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisha Ruud (Trustee), Eric Ruud (Board Member), Danielle Richard (Board Member) and Matthew Richard (Information Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Motet fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.