The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 30 grants totaling $1,102,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on environmental health, social justice, climate action, and health-related issues.
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,102,500
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,750
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,285,288
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (62% 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 The M & T Fantastic 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: 7363 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 857-6628
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Communities for a Better Environment ($300K). Together the top 10 received $728K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 125 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to New York, 10% to Washington, 4% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Minnesota. The remaining share went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of 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 $295K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities for a Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | Cash Donation | $300,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Cash Donation | $75,000 |
| Oceana Washington, WA | Cash Donation | $60,000 |
| Audobon California Society Winters, CA | Cash Donation | $50,000 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | Cash Donation | $50,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | Cash Donation | $50,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Cash Donation | $45,000 |
| Project Drawdown St. Paul, MN | Cash Donation | $37,500 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Cash Donation | $30,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Cash Donation | $30,000 |
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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 | $8,285,288 | $88,368 | $1,167,034 | $1,102,500 | 30 | $1,102,500 | $237,132 | $508,978 |
| 2023 | $8,251,772 | $-492,898 | $940,284 | $892,500 | 28 | $892,500 | $194,135 | $507,553 |
| 2022 | $9,231,637 | $-385,895 | $446,343 | $295,000 | 15 | $295,000 | $63,317 | $554,130 |
| 2021 | $12,828,678 | $3,610,141 | $825,004 | $780,000 | 28 | $780,000 | $3,597,806 | $547,480 |
| 2020 | $8,822,612 | $466,108 | $591,363 | $552,500 | 24 | — | $464,540 | $505,159 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $509K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Communities for a Better Environment describes its work as building the power of California communities of color and low-income communities to achieve environmental health and justice. Liberty Hill Foundation says it advances social justice through grants, leadership training, and campaigns. Project Drawdown describes its mission as advancing science-based climate solutions and strategies.
Other supported organizations also describe work in conservation and health. The Center for Biological Diversity says it works to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. The Ehlers-Danlos Society describes its work as advancing research and education and improving the lives of people affected by Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $1,102,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $300,000 to Communities for a Better Environment, $75,000 to Liberty Hill Foundation, $60,000 to Oceana, and $50,000 each to Audubon California Society, Earthjustice, and NRDC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diana Laufer and Robert Laufer as trustees.
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Laufer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Laufer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation
How much does The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation give each year?
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $893K across 28 grants.
What is The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,750, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation that year got $64K on average.
Where does The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation give grants?
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Washington (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, WA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Donation" (30 grants).
Who are The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Communities for a Better Environment ($300,000), Liberty Hill Foundation ($75,000) and Oceana ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation?
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $509K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The M & T Fantastic 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 The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's EIN?
The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4637740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The M & T Fantastic 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-m-and-t-fantastic-family-foundation-morg_0b42a3e9a0ef45b594683fe4d6fdd5e5
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