St Mary's Foundation
St Mary's Foundation is a private foundation based in Lomita, California. Its stated mission is to help needy and disadvantaged people through financial and moral support, including seniors, children, and youth.
St Mary's Foundation at a glance
In short: St Mary's Foundation gave $140K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,200
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,789
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $895,840
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to St Mary's 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: 25437 Narbonne Avenue A, Lomita, CA 90717-2149
Phone: (310) 525-9122
Website: https://www.saintmarysfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Mary's Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA Hogar Del Anciano De Ensenada Ac ($26K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes services in California and the United States, Mexico, Europe, and other regions. It also states that its Africa work supports projects in six different locations. The 2024 filing reports that 34% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 4% to Massachusetts recipients; 62% is recorded under “?” for recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is St Mary's Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2023) to $208K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Hogar Del Anciano De Ensenada Ac | Provided Physical Therapy, Food, Clothing, Medication and Transportation. | $25,700 |
| Paipid Ac - Mission San Pable | Provided monetary assistance for orphanage. The funds were used to purchase medication, clothing, food and various household goods for orphanage. | $22,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny San Pedro, CA | Financial Assistance for Works of Evangelization | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny | Provide funds to support medical treatment for children with epilepsy | $10,000 |
| Fundacion Maria Ac | Provided funds for ongoing mobile medical outreach services. Continued to provide funds for a rehabilitation center where children and the elderly can participate in various programs, including physical and occupational therapy, wellness and prevention, nutrition and health education. Dental and medical services were also provided wherever possible. | $7,500 |
| Maikona Catholic Mission Diocese of Marsabit Kenya | Provided fund to a catholic charity in kenya for water system | $7,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Asilo San Vicente De Atotonilco El Alto Ac | Provide Physical Therapy, Transportation and Free Medication | $5,000 |
| Fundatian Saint Mary | Provide funds to support the project and program to help needy people, including the homeless and elderly, with food, clothes, bathroom services and whenever possible, medical services and shelter. | $5,000 |
| Masinyusane Inc Top Learner Program Boston, MA | Tuition Assistance | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $895,840 | $161,460 | $186,535 | $140,200 | 18 | $140,200 | $8,518 |
| 2023 | $920,915 | $227,325 | $167,045 | $122,600 | 15 | $122,600 | $7,873 |
| 2022 | $860,635 | $180,775 | $187,405 | $156,200 | 21 | $156,200 | $6,140 |
| 2021 | $867,265 | $132,380 | $231,035 | $194,175 | 22 | $194,175 | $8,347 |
| 2020 | $965,920 | $264,689 | $248,652 | $207,592 | 22 | — | $9,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Mary's Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to help needy and disadvantaged people through financial and moral support, with the aim of helping seniors, children, and youth improve their quality of life and live and die with dignity.
Its 2024 grants included support for tuition assistance, medical treatment and services, food, clothing, transportation, physical therapy, orphanage needs, and a water system. The foundation’s website describes support for projects in California and the United States, Mexico, Europe, and other regions. Its Africa services page says it supports projects in six locations. The website’s project descriptions include education, health, and water-related work; for example, it describes Masinyusane, Inc.’s Top Learner Program as providing children and families in slums with healthy meals, quality education and boarding, and mentorship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $140,200. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $25,700, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $25,700 to Casa Hogar del Anciano de Ensenada AC for physical therapy, food, clothing, medication, and transportation; $22,000 to PAIPID AC – Mission San Pable for orphanage needs; and $10,000 each to two Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny entries, for evangelization work and medical treatment for children with epilepsy. Other grants included $7,500 to Fundacion Maria AC for mobile medical outreach and rehabilitation services, $7,000 to Maikona Catholic Mission Diocese of Marsabit Kenya for a water system, and $6,000 to an individual recipient & Paul Elementary School for tuition assistance. The filing also lists $5,000 grants to Asilo San Vicente de Atotonilco el Alto AC, Fundatian Saint Mary, two individual recipients of the Sea Elementary School, and Masinyusane Inc Top Learner Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nabil El Sayad as president; Beatriz El Sayad as vice president; Ida Ramirez as secretary; and Saul Macias as treasurer. It lists Sister Margaret E Maguire, Frank Keller, Edgar I El Sayad, Janet LB Daly, Maria Martinez, and Sister Genevieve Vigil as directors.
St Mary's Foundation is led by Nabil El Sayad, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nabil El Sayad
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edgar I. El Sayad
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Keller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Lb Daly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Margaret E. Maguire
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Rebecca C. Vigil
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Martinez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beatriz El Sayad
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ida Ramirez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saul Macias
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Kern (2020–2023) — Director
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 St Mary's Foundation
How much does St Mary's Foundation give each year?
St Mary's Foundation gave $140K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 15 grants.
What is St Mary's Foundation's typical grant size?
St Mary's Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,789, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does St Mary's Foundation give grants?
St Mary's Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does St Mary's Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on St Mary's Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are St Mary's Foundation's largest grantees?
St Mary's Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CASA Hogar Del Anciano De Ensenada Ac ($25,700), Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny ($25,000 across 3 grants) and Paipid Ac - Mission San Pable ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Mary's Foundation?
St Mary's Foundation reported $896K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does St Mary's Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help needy and disadvantaged people through financial and moral support, with the aim of helping seniors, children, and youth improve their quality of life and live and die with dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Mary's 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 St Mary's Foundation's EIN?
St Mary's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4671927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does St Mary's 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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