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Motte Historical Museum Inc

Preselected recipients only Perris, California · EIN 261941023

Motte Historical Museum Inc is a private foundation in Perris, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,484 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $11,580 the year before.

50% of its 2025 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$1,0005$14.2 million
2024$11,5805$0
2025$3,4845$22.5 million

How to apply

Motte Historical Museum Inc 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

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$3,399
Indiana1$85

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Perris Community Services
Perris, CA
Donation$2,500
Perris Union High School
Perris, CA
Donation$399
Individual
CA
Donation$300
Sun City Cruizers Car Club
Redlands, CA
Donation$200
National Assoc of Automobile Museum
Auburn, IN
Donation$85

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Motte Historical Museum Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does Motte Historical Museum Inc give?

$3,484 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs Motte Historical Museum Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists John D Motte (Director), Leon E Motte (Director) and Yvonne M Johnson (Director).

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