Metaphysical Arts Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $1,685,005 (2024)
• Success Rate: Not publicly available
• Decision Time: Not publicly available (no open application process)
• Grant Range: Approximately $26,667 average grant size
• Geographic Focus: California (primary), Missouri (secondary)
• Total Assets: ~$40.7 million (2024)

Contact Details

• Address: 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 195, Portola Valley, CA 94028
• Phone: (650) 851-0155
• Website: No public foundation website
• Related Entity: Museum of Automotive Art (MOAA), 380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA — moaacalifornia.org

Overview

The Metaphysical Arts Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation incorporated in California and based in Portola Valley, CA. It received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in November 2023 and files annually as a private foundation (EIN: 86-6726092). The foundation is classified under NTEE Code A51 (Art Museums) within the Arts, Culture and Humanities sector.

The foundation holds approximately $40.7 million in total assets and directed $1,685,005 toward charitable disbursements in 2024 (approximately 96% of total expenses). The foundation is closely connected to the Museum of Automotive Art (MOAA), a 4,000 sq ft museum in San Carlos, CA, dedicated to the preservation and education of classic, vintage, and exotic automobiles. Beyond this related museum entity, the foundation awards grants to arts and culture organizations across California. The foundation is led by Bradley A. Greene as trustee and president, with Lynda Greene serving as a key employee. Grant activity has grown steadily from 2 awards in 2021 to 13 in 2024.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

There are no named, publicly documented grant programs. Grants are awarded at trustee discretion and are not publicly advertised. Based on 990-PF data and charity database records:

• Arts and Culture / Museums: The foundation's primary focus, funding arts organizations and museums across California
• Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking: Secondary area of support
• Education: Also noted as a funded area

Grant amounts average approximately $26,667 per award, though individual grants can vary significantly.

Priority Areas

• Art museums and visual arts organizations in California
• Arts education and cultural preservation
• Community arts initiatives, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Documented geographic focus includes: Irvine, Kentfield, Marin City, Morgan Hill, Pebble Beach, San Jose, and San Rafael

What They Don't Fund

No formal exclusions list has been published. As a private foundation without a public application process:

• Unsolicited applications are not accepted
• Organizations outside California appear to be a lower priority
• The foundation does not appear to fund individuals
• No evidence of international grantmaking

Governance and Leadership

• Bradley A. Greene — Trustee and President. Serves as the primary decision-maker for the foundation. Compensation: $120,000 per year (per 2024 990-PF filing). Also listed as Registered Agent for the related Museum of Automotive Art, LLC.
• Lynda Greene — Employee. Compensation: $80,400 per year (per 2024 990-PF filing). Likely a key administrator of the foundation's operations.

The foundation appears to be a family-led private foundation with a small, closely held governance structure. No additional trustees, board members, or advisory committees are publicly documented.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. The Metaphysical Arts Foundation is a private foundation that awards grants at trustee discretion. There is no open grant portal, published grant guidelines, or invitation to submit applications. Grant recipients appear to be identified through the foundation's own networks and the personal priorities of Bradley A. Greene as trustee and president.

Getting on Their Radar

Based on available research, the following is specific to this funder:

• The foundation has a direct operational link to the Museum of Automotive Art (MOAA) in San Carlos, CA. Organizations involved in automotive heritage, art preservation, or related cultural sectors may have a natural point of connection via the museum.
• The foundation's trustee, Bradley A. Greene, operates through the address 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 195, Portola Valley, CA 94028. An introductory letter sent directly to this address, addressed to Bradley A. Greene, represents the most direct route to making contact.
• The foundation funds organizations in specific California communities (Irvine, Kentfield, Marin City, Morgan Hill, Pebble Beach, San Jose, San Rafael). Arts organizations operating in these locations may be better positioned to come to the foundation's attention through local arts networks.

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available. As there is no open application cycle, no standard decision timeline applies.

Success Rates

Not publicly available. The foundation made 13 awards in 2024, 10 in 2023, 9 in 2022, and 2 in 2021. No data on the number of organizations approached or expressing interest is available.

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly documented. As there is no formal application process, no reapplication policy has been published.

Application Success Factors

Given the absence of a public application process, the following observations are based on the foundation's documented giving patterns:

• Arts and museum alignment is essential: The foundation's NTEE classification as an Art Museum, its operation of MOAA, and its history of funding arts and culture organizations makes this a firm prerequisite for any potential engagement.
• California focus: All identified grant recipients are in California. Organizations outside this state have little evidence of funding from this foundation.
• Small to mid-sized grants: With an average grant size of approximately $26,667, this is not a major grants funder. Relationship-building efforts should be calibrated accordingly.
• Relationship-based grantmaking: As a small family foundation, funding decisions are almost certainly made on the basis of personal relationships, trustee discretion, and alignment with Bradley A. Greene's interests in automotive art, cultural preservation, and community arts.
• Growing grant activity: The significant increase from 2 grants in 2021 to 13 in 2024 suggests the foundation may be in a period of expanding its philanthropic footprint, which could mean greater openness to new relationships.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• No public application process exists. Cold applications submitted without prior contact are extremely unlikely to be considered. Any engagement strategy must focus on relationship-building first.
• The foundation is family-led. Bradley A. Greene and Lynda Greene are the only identified leadership figures. Any approach should be personalized and directed at Bradley A. Greene as the trustee and primary decision-maker.
• Arts, culture, and museums in California is the core funding niche. Only organizations firmly within this sector and operating in California have realistic prospects for funding.
• The Museum of Automotive Art connection may be a useful entry point. Organizations with programming relevant to automotive art, design history, or related cultural heritage may have a natural conversation starter.
• Grant amounts are modest. Expect grants in the range of tens of thousands of dollars rather than six-figure awards.
• The foundation has grown from 2 grants (2021) to 13 grants (2024). This upward trend suggests increasing philanthropic engagement and may present a window of opportunity for new relationships.
• Direct correspondence to the Portola Valley address is the only documented method of contact, with a well-crafted letter of introduction being essential.

References

1. Instrumentl – Metaphysical Arts Foundation 990 Report URL: https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/metaphysical-arts-foundation Data accessed: February 2026 (Financial summary data: total assets $40,672,242; grant award counts by year; funding priority areas)

2. Grantable.co – Metaphysical Arts Foundation Foundation Profile URL: https://www.grantable.co/search/funders/profile/metaphysical-arts-foundation-us-foundation-866726092 Data accessed: February 2026 (Geographic focus; NTEE classification; grant award counts; average grant size; funding areas)

3. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer – Metaphysical Arts Foundation URL: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/866726092 Data accessed: February 2026 (990-PF filing data: leadership compensation; total assets; total expenses; charitable disbursements; 501(c)(3) status date)

4. Intellispect.co – Metaphysical Arts Foundation URL: https://www.intellispect.co/organizations/866726092-metaphysical-arts-foundation Data accessed: February 2026 (Address; phone; NTEE Code; related entity Museum of Automotive Art LLC; tax preparer details)

5. CorporationWiki – Bradley Greene / Metaphysical Arts Foundation, Inc. URL: https://www.corporationwiki.com/p/39bsj6/bradley-greene Data accessed: February 2026 (Bradley Greene's title as President; California incorporation)

6. Museum of Automotive Art (MOAA) – Official Website URL: https://www.moaacalifornia.org/ Data accessed: February 2026 (Museum location: 380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA; museum mission and description)