Metaphysical Arts Foundation
Metaphysical Arts Foundation is a private foundation based in Portola Valley, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported operating the Museum of Automotive Art in San Carlos, California, and giving $285,057 in grants to 13 organizations.
Metaphysical Arts Foundation at a glance
In short: Metaphysical Arts Foundation gave $285K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,057
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,927
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $40,672,242
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Metaphysical Arts Foundation
- 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: 3130 Alpine Road Suite 195, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Phone: (650) 851-0155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Metaphysical Arts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pebble Beach Company Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 34 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars were reported for recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Metaphysical Arts Foundation gives
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 324% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2022) to $915K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mountains to Sea Irvine, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose San Jose, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Bellarmine College Prep San Jose, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Overfelt High School San Jose, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Ace Charter School San Jose, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast Salinas, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Canal Alliance San Rafael, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| East Side Education Foundation San Jose, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $40,672,242 | $-191,993 | $1,755,883 | $285,057 | 13 | $1,685,005 | $72,174 | $520,128 |
| 2023 | $42,717,732 | $240,216 | $1,640,047 | $340,000 | 10 | $1,575,319 | $126,739 | $549,317 |
| 2022 | $44,265,396 | $9,518,206 | $932,118 | $240,000 | 9 | $890,467 | $226,256 | $729,140 |
| 2021 | $34,868,802 | $35,783,604 | $1,329,035 | $915,000 | 2 | $1,326,637 | $57,245 | $259,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Metaphysical Arts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $520K 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 filing identifies its direct charitable activity as operating the Museum of Automotive Art. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing educational opportunities and scholarships for Monterey County youth (Pebble Beach Company Foundation), preparing students to become first-generation college graduates (Breakthrough Silicon Valley), and supporting students’ growth and success in school (ACE Charter School). Other 2024 grantees describe work supporting girls’ development (Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast), low-income immigrant communities (Canal Alliance), educational opportunity in Marin County (Marin Promise Partnership), and youth workforce and leadership development (Envision Your Pathway).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $285,057 across 13 grants. Grants ranged from $57 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed awards were $50,000 to Pebble Beach Company Foundation; $30,000 each to Mountains to Sea, Cristo Rey San Jose, Breakthrough Silicon Valley, Bellarmine College Prep, and Overfelt High School; and $25,000 to ACE Charter School. The filing lists each of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradley A. Greene as trustee.
Metaphysical Arts Foundation is led by Bradley A. Greene, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley A. Greene
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Bradley a Greene (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Metaphysical Arts Foundation
How much does Metaphysical Arts Foundation give each year?
Metaphysical Arts Foundation gave $285K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 10 grants.
What is Metaphysical Arts Foundation's typical grant size?
Metaphysical Arts Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,927, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Metaphysical Arts Foundation give grants?
Metaphysical Arts Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (6 grants) and San Rafael, CA (2 grants).
Does Metaphysical Arts Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Metaphysical Arts Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Metaphysical Arts Foundation's largest grantees?
Metaphysical Arts Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pebble Beach Company Foundation ($50,000), Mountains to Sea ($30,000) and Cristo Rey San Jose ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Metaphysical Arts Foundation?
Metaphysical Arts Foundation reported $40.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $520K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Metaphysical Arts Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies its direct charitable activity as operating the Museum of Automotive Art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Metaphysical Arts Foundation?
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 Metaphysical Arts Foundation's EIN?
Metaphysical Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6726092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Metaphysical Arts 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 2021–2024
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