The M and M Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 77-0556003 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$197K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Dignity Moves | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Aclu | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Womens Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Casa Serena | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Community Environmental Council | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Walls-Sb St | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Goleta, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Adelante Charter School | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Sb | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Channel Islands YMCA | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Montecito Community Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels | Goleta, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $208,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512769349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0556003
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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