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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 30-0510976

The Mortar Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Sausalito, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 18 grants and $229,757 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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Contact
The Mortar Foundation
250 Currey Lane
Sausalito, CA 94965
[email protected]
Form and materials
Contact the Foundation for details.
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
Contact the Foundation for details.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $229,757

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $3,146,598

  • Tax year 2024

    $184,668

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $3,116,097

  • Tax year 2023

    $186,686

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $2,994,862

  • Tax year 2022

    $97,595

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $3,005,263

  • Tax year 2021

    $41,129

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $3,851,330

  • Tax year 2020

    $129,588

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $3,435,737

  • Tax year 2019

    $114,092

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $3,568,483

  • Tax year 2018

    $224,905

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $3,757,983

Grants paid in 2025

18 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. She Recovers FoundationSanta Fe, NM

    Support causes for women

    $100,000
  2. Individual

    Further the Hispanic and Latino Community

    $25,000
  3. Individual

    Support for organization who helps raise more money and strengthen their relationships with donors.

    $25,000
  4. Mindshift Recovery IncScituate, MA

    Help people move beyond problematic substance use so that they thrive.

    $20,000
  5. Individual

    To empower individuals to take action towards creating positive change in the communities.

    $20,000
  6. Access Institute for PsychologicalSan Francisco, CA

    Assist in mental health

    $12,191
  7. About-Face Media LiteracySan Francisco, CA

    About-Face equips teen girls with knowledge and tools to question media messages and support their mental health.

    $10,000
  8. Doc's Recovery HouseRochester, MN

    Support of a recovery community organization

    $10,000
  9. San Francisco-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    To end hunger in San Francisco and Marin.

    $1,437
  10. Huckleberry Youth Programs IncSan Francisco, CA

    Works in solidarity with young people and their families to advance their personal growth and social equity.

    $1,347
  11. Dry Dock CorporationSan Francisco, CA

    Support 12 Step meetings to individuals who are recovering from dependence to alcohol, drugs and other self-destructive behaviors.

    $1,076
  12. Individual

    Defend the human and civil rights of the [individual] community.

    $1,059
  13. Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CT

    Curb gun violence in schools

    $622
  14. Individual

    Support local [individual] television & radio

    $540
  15. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Protect and preserve the environment

    $480
  16. Plan International USAProvidence, RI

    Girls rights organization

    $468
  17. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the worlds ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

    $383
  18. The Center for Investigative ReportSan Francisco, CA

    Revelatory journalism that in its power and reach informs and inspires a more just and democratic world.

    $154

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Mental health4 grants $142,19191% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $12,4238% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid1 grant $622<1% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $468<1% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $383<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Mexico1 grant $100,000
  2. California7 grants $26,588
  3. Massachusetts1 grant $20,000
  4. Minnesota1 grant $10,000
  5. Connecticut1 grant $622
  6. Virginia1 grant $480
  7. Rhode Island1 grant $468

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Paula Viragh-WilliamsCEO Hours 35Pay $107,000
  • Amanda ViraghVice President Hours 0Pay $0
  • Charlotte WilliamsSecretary Hours 0Pay $0
  • Georgia WilliamsCFO Hours 0Pay $0

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