MNG Family Foundation
MNG Family Foundation is a private foundation filing Form 990-PF and based in Solvang, California. In 2024, it reported five grants totaling $348,000 to charitable recipients; the listed grants were for general purposes.
MNG Family Foundation at a glance
In short: MNG Family Foundation gave $348K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $348,000
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,600
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,435,094
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MNG Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 690 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: (805) 688-5505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MNG Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 10X Project Inc ($300K). Together the top 5 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 36 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to Virginia, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MNG Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 268% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10X Project Inc Escondido, CA | General | $300,000 |
| Charles Humphrey Keating IV Coronado, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Edify San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Serve Our Willing Warrior Haymarket, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Theta Delta Chi International Fraternity Boston, MA | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,435,094 | $507,531 | $383,729 | $348,000 | 5 | $358,025 | $481,827 | $133,821 |
| 2023 | $2,311,292 | $160,638 | $648,423 | $630,000 | 4 | $630,678 | $142,893 | $157,604 |
| 2022 | $2,799,077 | $877,707 | $1,627,883 | $1,598,000 | 7 | $1,599,039 | $103,863 | $207,926 |
| 2021 | $4,306,531 | $1,841,272 | $514,123 | $457,500 | 8 | $471,392 | $148,541 | $221,656 |
| 2020 | $3,722,485 | $781,514 | $235,359 | $200,000 | 12 | — | $33,892 | $196,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MNG Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to charitable recipients, including Edify, whose stated mission is “to improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $348,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $300,000 to 10X Project Inc. and $25,000 to Charles Humphrey Keating IV. It also gave $10,000 each to Edify and Serve Our Willing Warrior, and $3,000 to Theta Delta Chi International Fraternity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Garrett Pagon III as president, treasurer, and director; Omar Balkissoon as vice-president and director; and Amanda C Pagon as secretary and director.
MNG Family Foundation is led by Garrett Pagon III, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Garrett Pagon III
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda C. Pagon
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omar Balkissoon
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about MNG Family Foundation
How much does MNG Family Foundation give each year?
MNG Family Foundation gave $348K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $630K across 4 grants.
What is MNG Family Foundation's typical grant size?
MNG Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $69,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MNG Family Foundation give grants?
MNG Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does MNG Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of MNG Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MNG Family Foundation's largest grantees?
MNG Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 10X Project Inc ($300,000), Charles Humphrey Keating IV ($25,000) and Edify ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MNG Family Foundation?
MNG Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MNG Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable recipients, including Edify, whose stated mission is “to improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MNG Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MNG Family Foundation's EIN?
MNG Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2024175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does MNG Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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