Motet
Motet is a private foundation based in Danville, California. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $91,700 to charitable organizations.
Motet at a glance
In short: Motet gave $92K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- Average grant
- $4,585
- Median grant
- $4,600
- Total assets
- $1,894,078
- +32.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Motet
- 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: 111 Golden Hills Ct, Danville, CA 94526-4224
Phone: (925) 963-5616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Motet funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shriners Hospital SLC ($20K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to recipients in Florida, and 1% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Motet gives
- In 2025 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital SLC Sacramento, CA | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Corpus Christi Parish Piedmont, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Heal the Bay Santa Monica, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Sea Trees Manhattan Beach, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| St Isidore School Danville, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Foodbank Danville, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Justice Center San Pablo, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| St Timothy's Episopal Church Danville, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| LA Foodbank Los Angeles, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| NFG Crisis Intervention San Francisco, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,894,078 | $637,453 | $213,049 | $91,700 | 20 | $98,189 | $522,128 | $208,850 |
| 2024 | $1,428,230 | $4,500,004 | — | — | — | — | — | $147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Motet reported a distributable amount of $209K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health care, food assistance, education, environmental protection, and crisis intervention. For example, Heal the Bay describes its mission as making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy, and clean through research, education, community action, and advocacy. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Motet made 20 grants totaling $91,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $4,600. The largest listed award was $20,000 to Shriners Hospital SLC in Sacramento, California, for general financial support. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Corpus Christi Parish, Heal the Bay, Sea Trees, St Isidore School, Foodbank, Children’s Justice Center, St Timothy’s Episopal Church, LA Foodbank, and NFG Crisis Intervention; $4,200 to Save Mt Diablo; and $4,000 to Project Camp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisha Ruud as Trustee; Eric Ruud, Danielle Richard, and Steven Ruud as Board Members; and Matthew Richard as Information Officer.
Motet's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisha Ruud
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Danielle Richard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Eric Ruud
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Matthew Richard
Information Officer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Steven Ruud
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $20K, to Lisha Ruud (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Motet
How much does Motet give each year?
Motet gave $92K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Motet's typical grant size?
Motet's median grant in 2025 was $4,600, and its average grant was $4,585, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Motet give grants?
Motet gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, CA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), Truckee, CA (2 grants) and Alamo, CA (2 grants).
Does Motet give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Motet's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Motet's largest grantees?
Motet's largest 2025 grantees include Shriners Hospital SLC ($20,000), Corpus Christi Parish ($5,000) and Heal the Bay ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Motet?
Motet reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (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 Motet fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health care, food assistance, education, environmental protection, and crisis intervention. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Motet?
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 Motet's EIN?
Motet's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2393377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Motet 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Motet funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/motet-morg_16817cb911cd44fe981942cdf5720bc3
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