Metaphysical Arts Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortola Valley, California · EIN 86-6726092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$285K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$41.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | Pebble Beach, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Mountains to Sea | Irvine, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose | San Jose, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Bellarmine College Prep | San Jose, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Overfelt High School | San Jose, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Ace Charter School | San Jose, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast | Salinas, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| East Side Education Foundation | San Jose, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Envision Your Pathway | Morgan Hill, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Marin Promise Partnership | San Rafael, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Pathways to Promise | Kansas City, MO | General support | $57 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $285,057 | 13 |
| 2023 | $340,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $240,000 | 9 |
| 2021 | $915,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533579349101618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6726092
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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