MG Mezzanotte Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MG Mezzanotte Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$29.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $1.0 million | 25 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 24 | $29.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 25 | $29.9 million |
How to apply
MG Mezzanotte Foundation 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 MG Mezzanotte Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 18 | $331,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $202,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $131,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $121,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sheltering Arms Foundation | General operating | $300,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation Southern Ju | General operating | $202,500 |
| The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp | General operating | $121,500 |
| University of Miami | General operating | $121,500 |
| Washington Humane Society | General operating | $121,500 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | General operating | $25,000 |
| Virginia Historical Society | General operating | $20,000 |
| Historic Richmond Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | General operating | $20,000 |
| Garden Club of Virginia Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Maxwelton and Lachlan Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| James River Association | General operating | $10,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls | General operating | $10,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Rappahannock Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Bolling Haxall House Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Side by Side Va Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Virginia Institute of Marine Science Fou | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ramp Access Made Possible by Students | General operating | $10,000 |
| Northeast New Hanover Nature Conservancy | General operating | $10,000 |
| American Civil War Museum | General operating | $5,000 |
| Equality Virginia | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
- Marianne Svoboda
- Christina Ann Svoboda
- Joseph Robert Svoboda
- Kristen Kery Svoboda
- John Fornaciari
Questions people ask
Does MG Mezzanotte Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MG Mezzanotte Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs MG Mezzanotte Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee), Marianne Svoboda (Advisory Committee Member), Christina Ann Svoboda (Advisory Committee Member) and Joseph Robert Svoboda (Advisory Committee Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does MG Mezzanotte Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and environment and conservation.