Mojo Philanthropic Fund
Mojo Philanthropic Fund is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including California, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Mojo Philanthropic Fund at a glance
In short: Mojo Philanthropic Fund gave $792K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $792,000
- +270.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,800
- +122.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $730,147
- -52.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (42% 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 Mojo Philanthropic Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Three Lagoon Drive Suite 400, Redwood City, CA 94065
Phone: (650) 365-4646
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mojo Philanthropic Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dunn School ($269K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 24 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (42%), Massachusetts (28%), New York (16%), Virginia (6%), and Washington, DC (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mojo Philanthropic Fund gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2023) to $792K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $792K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | Awarded a grant of $400,000 payable over 2 years for Fusion Work. | $200,000 |
| Dunn School Los Olivos, CA | Awarded $300,000 payable in two installments for the development of the Dunn Center. | $150,000 |
| Dunn School Los Olivos, CA | For the Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | Grant for Inploration | $75,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation Charlottesville, VA | In support of Focused Ultrasound and Neuroscience | $50,000 |
| American Institute for Boys and Men Washington DC, DC | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Stand Earth San Francisco, CA | Second and final installment of $50,000 grant payable over 2 years awarded on May 22, 2023 | $25,000 |
| Aubin Pictures Inc New York, NY | Our Body Politic | $25,000 |
| Precision Development Newton, MA | Awarded 50,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support | $25,000 |
| Narrative 4 New York, NY | Awarded $50,000 payable over two years for General operating support. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $730,147 | $58 | $802,099 | $792,000 | 15 | $804,671 | $58,215 |
| 2023 | $1,532,188 | $1,750,107 | $217,919 | $213,645 | 9 | $215,922 | $51,278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mojo Philanthropic Fund reported a distributable amount of $58K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Clean Air Task Force describes its mission as advancing technology and policy changes for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. Dunn School says it educates students in grades 6–12 for a life of learning and leadership. Fractured Atlas describes its mission as making the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include conducting research on focused ultrasound (Focused Ultrasound Foundation); researching issues affecting boys and men (American Institute for Boys and Men); supporting smallholder farmers (Precision Development); and fostering empathy through the exchange of stories (Narrative 4).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $792,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $200,000 to Clean Air Task Force for “Fusion Work”; $150,000 to Dunn School toward development of the Dunn Center; $100,000 to Dunn School for its Annual Fund; $75,000 to Fractured Atlas for “Inploration”; and $50,000 each to Focused Ultrasound Foundation and American Institute for Boys and Men. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Stand Earth, Aubin Pictures, Precision Development, and Narrative 4.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A. Pritzker as Chairman, Amy Rabbino as Executive Director and Secretary, and Maureen KC Pritzker as Vice President.
Mojo Philanthropic Fund is led by Amy Rabbino, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Rabbino
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Pritzker
Chairman
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Kc Pritzker
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mojo Philanthropic Fund
How much does Mojo Philanthropic Fund give each year?
Mojo Philanthropic Fund gave $792K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $214K across 9 grants.
What is Mojo Philanthropic Fund's typical grant size?
Mojo Philanthropic Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $52,800, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mojo Philanthropic Fund give grants?
Mojo Philanthropic Fund's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Olivos, CA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Mojo Philanthropic Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Mojo Philanthropic Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mojo Philanthropic Fund's largest grantees?
Mojo Philanthropic Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Dunn School ($268,500 across 3 grants), Clean Air Task Force ($200,000) and Fractured Atlas ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mojo Philanthropic Fund?
Mojo Philanthropic Fund reported $730K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $805K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mojo Philanthropic Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Clean Air Task Force describes its mission as advancing technology and policy changes for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mojo Philanthropic Fund?
The foundation 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 Mojo Philanthropic Fund's EIN?
Mojo Philanthropic Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1319577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Mojo Philanthropic Fund 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 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mojo Philanthropic Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mojo-philanthropic-fund-morg_6c54c16fda55462d8cad5b48a02133f4
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