M & T Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Rancho Santa Fe, CA EIN: 45-4482686

M & T Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $1.5M.

Key facts about M & T Foundation

EIN
45-4482686
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,477,000
Grants made (2024)
23
Average grant
$64,217
Median grant
$25,000
Primary geography
Indiana (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who M & T Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for M & T Foundation's 23 itemized 2024 grants were Indiana (39%), California (19%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants) and Notre Dame, IN (2 grants). 43% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How M & T Foundation gives

  • 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 639% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.5M

+3.6% YoY

Grant Count

23

+155.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$64K

-59.4% YoY

About M & T Foundation

Based on IRS filings

M & T Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $1.5M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of all 23 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

San DiegoAlbuquerqueDenverNotre DameAuroraNew YorkSan BernardinoAtchisonEncinitasGates MillsGrand RapidsRio RanchoUniversity HeightsAustinChula VistaCincinnatiJulianLa CrosseLa MesaSouth Bend

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

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Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.520202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M6 grants20205 grants20217 grants20229 grants202323 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

University of Notre Dame: $500KUniversity of Notre Dame$500KThe Phoenix: $125KThe Phoenix$125KBenedectine College: $100KBenedectine College$100KNapa Institute Legal Foundation: $100KNapa Institute LegalFoundation$100KUniversity of San Diego: $100KUniversity of San Diego$100KND Boler-Parseghian Ctr for Rare Di: $75KND Boler-Parseghian Ctr forRare Di$75KThe Evermode Institute: $75KThe Evermode Institute$75KInternational Business Council: $50KInternational Business Council$50KSaint Pius X High School: $50KSaint Pius X High School$50KMiracle Babies: $50KMiracle Babies$50K

Grant Size Distribution

50 grants across all recorded years

31<$50K7$50–100K8$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of Notre Dame ($500,000), The Phoenix ($125,000), Benedectine College ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, INCONSTITUTIONAL LAW$500,000
THE PHOENIX Denver, COSAN DIEGO REGION PROJECT$125,000
BENEDECTINE COLLEGE Atchison, KSGENERAL SUPPORT$100,000
NAPA INSTITUTE LEGAL FOUNDATION Washington, DCOUTREACH EVENTS & TEAM EXPANSION$100,000
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAENDOWMENT$100,000
ND BOLER-PARSEGHIAN CTR FOR RARE DI Notre Dame, INGENERAL SUPPORT$75,000
THE EVERMODE INSTITUTE Springfield, ILGENERAL SUPPORT$75,000
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL Grand Rapids, MIGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
SAINT PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL Albuquerque, NMAlumni & Student Commons Project$50,000
MIRACLE BABIES San Diego, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

M & T Foundation is led by Gregory L Potenziani, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Gregory L Potenziani

    President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $120K (2020) → $130K (2024)

  • Frank A Potenziani

    Chairman

    Trustee → Director, 2021

    Director → Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James A Brenneis

    Director

    Vice President → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $26K (2020) → $0 (2024)

  • Matthew Bush

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew F Botek

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia P Vick

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Vick

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fred G Botek

    Treasurer

    Executive Vice President → Director, 2023

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Godoy

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Darren Beckett (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Cheryl L Potenziani (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kimberly Godoy-Potenziani (2020) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Gregory L Potenziani — President: $130KGregory L PotenzianiPresident$130K

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M & T Foundation?

M & T Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does M & T Foundation operate?

M & T Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin.

What size grants does M & T Foundation award?

In 2024, M & T Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is M & T Foundation's EIN?

M & T Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4482686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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