MG Mezzanotte Foundation
MG Mezzanotte Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri (EIN 30-6508848). Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as children and families, education, history, and historic preservation.
MG Mezzanotte Foundation at a glance
In short: MG Mezzanotte Foundation gave $1.1M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), top state Virginia. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,107,000
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,280
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,863,070
- +12.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MG Mezzanotte Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (800) 352-3705
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MG Mezzanotte Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Sheltering Arms Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $967K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 131 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grant dollars were distributed by recipient state as follows: Virginia, 30%; Minnesota, 27%; District of Columbia, 18%; Florida, 12%; and Louisiana, 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MG Mezzanotte Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $984K (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sheltering Arms Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $300,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation Southern Ju Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $202,500 |
| The Salvation Army a Georgia Corp Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $121,500 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | General Operating | $121,500 |
| Washington Humane Society Franklinton, LA | General Operating | $121,500 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Virginia Historical Society Richmond, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Historic Richmond Foundation Richmond, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Richmond Ballet Richmond, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Garden Club of Virginia Inc Richmond, VA | General Operating | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,863,070 | $4,495,293 | $1,674,562 | $1,107,000 | 25 | $1,209,491 | $4,157,793 | $1,318,452 |
| 2024 | $22,033,492 | $1,394,804 | $1,810,141 | $1,506,917 | 24 | $1,731,825 | $1,324,371 | $1,391,266 |
| 2023 | $22,487,968 | $1,255,921 | $1,396,023 | $1,019,402 | 25 | $1,287,255 | $1,150,127 | $1,282,511 |
| 2022 | $22,620,305 | $503,581 | $1,428,192 | $984,051 | 30 | $1,287,848 | $476,017 | $1,328,716 |
| 2021 | $23,531,048 | $3,162,300 | $1,477,750 | $998,496 | 27 | $1,260,963 | $2,968,887 | $1,400,098 |
| 2020 | $21,857,094 | $2,008,931 | $1,408,349 | $1,017,128 | 26 | — | $1,841,262 | $1,231,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MG Mezzanotte Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions include investing in Minnesota children and families (The Sheltering Arms Foundation), supporting educational, scientific, and charitable activities at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Engineering, and connecting people with Virginia’s history (Virginia Historical Society). Historic Richmond Foundation describes its work as preserving historic buildings, neighborhoods, and places and supporting revitalization.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,107,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $300,000 to The Sheltering Arms Foundation, $202,500 to Scottish Rite Foundation Southern Ju, and $121,500 each to The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp, University of Miami, and Washington Humane Society. These grants were reported for general operating purposes.
Other reported grants included $25,000 to Virginia Commonwealth University and $20,000 each to Virginia Historical Society, Historic Richmond Foundation, and Richmond Ballet. The 2025 filing also lists $10,000 grants to Ramp Access Made Possible by Students, Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, and Side By Side VA Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee. Advisory committee members are Marianne Svoboda, Christina Ann Svoboda, Joseph Robert Svoboda, Kristen Kery Svoboda, and John Fornaciari.
MG Mezzanotte Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$342K (2025)
John Fornaciari
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2025)
Christina Ann Svoboda
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Robert Svoboda
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Kery Svoboda
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Svoboda
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2024) — Prior Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $342K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about MG Mezzanotte Foundation
How much does MG Mezzanotte Foundation give each year?
MG Mezzanotte Foundation gave $1.1M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 24 grants.
What is MG Mezzanotte Foundation's typical grant size?
MG Mezzanotte Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,280, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MG Mezzanotte Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does MG Mezzanotte Foundation give grants?
MG Mezzanotte Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (27%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (12 grants).
Does MG Mezzanotte Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of MG Mezzanotte Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MG Mezzanotte Foundation's largest grantees?
MG Mezzanotte Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Sheltering Arms Foundation ($300,000), Scottish Rite Foundation Southern Ju ($202,500) and The Salvation Army a Georgia Corp ($121,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MG Mezzanotte Foundation?
MG Mezzanotte Foundation reported $24.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does MG Mezzanotte Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MG Mezzanotte Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MG Mezzanotte Foundation's EIN?
MG Mezzanotte Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6508848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does MG Mezzanotte Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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