The M and M Foundation
The M and M Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $197,000 to 21 organizations; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The M and M Foundation at a glance
In short: The M and M Foundation gave $197K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,000
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,381
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,489,565
- -10.7% 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 The M and M Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 314 Meadowbrook Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2860
Phone: (805) 682-3940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The M and M Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Natural Resources Defense Council ($75K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 52 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC; it also reports 1% in Tennessee. The listed 2024 grants include recipients in Santa Barbara and elsewhere in California, as well as Oceana in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The M and M Foundation gives
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% of 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 $197K (2024) to $209K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Dignity Moves Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| ACLU Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Womens Fund of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Direct Relief International Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oceana Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CASA Serena Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $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 | $1,489,565 | $43,133 | $222,152 | $197,000 | 21 | $200,212 | $26,788 | $102,016 |
| 2023 | $1,668,584 | $104,876 | $231,682 | $208,500 | 31 | $208,550 | $92,963 | $106,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The M and M Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K 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 included support for organizations whose own missions include protecting forests and biodiversity, addressing environmental issues on the California Central Coast, reducing ocean pollution, and meeting community needs.
For example, the Community Environmental Council says it works on environmental issues affecting the California Central Coast, while Heal the Ocean says it focuses on reducing ocean pollution and improving ocean health. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $197,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest reported grants included $75,000 to the Natural Resources Defense Council, $35,000 to Dignity Moves, and $20,000 each to the ACLU and Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara. Other grants included $5,000 each to Direct Relief International, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Foodbank of Santa Barbara, Oceana, and Rainforest Action Network.
The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara received $20,000. It describes itself as a volunteer-led collective donor organization that combines charitable dollars into grants addressing the needs of women, children, and families in South Santa Barbara County. Rainforest Action Network received $5,000; it says it works to protect community rights, healthy forests, a stable climate, and wild biodiversity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth A. Goldsholl as president, Nancy Goldsholl as secretary, and Lawrence Goldsholl as director.
The M and M Foundation is led by Kenneth A. Goldsholl, President & C on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth A. Goldsholl
President & C
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lawrence Goldsholl
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nancy Goldsholl
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The M and M Foundation
How much does The M and M Foundation give each year?
The M and M Foundation gave $197K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 31 grants.
What is The M and M Foundation's typical grant size?
The M and M Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,381, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The M and M Foundation give grants?
The M and M Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (15 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Goleta, CA (2 grants).
Does The M and M Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The M and M Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The M and M Foundation's largest grantees?
The M and M Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Natural Resources Defense Council ($75,000), Dignity Moves ($35,000) and ACLU ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The M and M Foundation?
The M and M Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The M and M Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include protecting forests and biodiversity, addressing environmental issues on the California Central Coast, reducing ocean pollution, and meeting community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The M and M Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The M and M Foundation's EIN?
The M and M Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0556003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The M and M 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 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The M and M Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-m-and-m-foundation-morg_04592e439011487b9a95778782267ccf
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