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The Mason Foundation is a private corporation based in EL DORADO, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $17K. Annual income is reported at $15K. Total assets have decreased from $23K in 2011 to $17K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arkansas and Texas. According to available records, The Mason Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $9K, with a median grant of $275. Annual giving has decreased from $3K in 2021 to $1K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1K, with an average award of $366.667. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arkansas and Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$400
Average Grant
$357
Largest Grant
$600
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Mason Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR, TX.
The Mason Foundation has distributed a total of $9K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $275, with an average of $366.667. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1K.
The Mason Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (581712273) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
The Mason Foundation is headquartered in EL DORADO, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard H Mason | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$17K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$17K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$9K
Average Grant
$366.667
Median Grant
$275
Unique Recipients
11
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist ChurchMISSION TRIP | El Dorado, AR | $400 | 2021 |
| Main Street El Dorado ArkansasGENERAL OPERATING | El Dorado, AR | $500 | 2023 |
| South Arkansas SymphonyGENERAL OPERATING | El Dorado, AR | $300 | 2023 |
| Hope LandingGENERAL OPERATING | El Dorado, AR | $200 | 2023 |
| South Arkansas Arts CenterGENERAL OPERATING | El Dorado, AR | $1K | 2022 |
| Bible Baptist ChurchSUMMER CAMP | El Dorado, AR | $150 | 2022 |
| Women & Children FirstGENERAL OPERATING | Little Rock, AR | $100 | 2022 |
| South Arkansas Historical Preservation SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | El Dorado, AR | $100 | 2022 |
| Magdalene HouseGENERAL OPERATING | El Dorado, AR | $100 | 2022 |
| Open Hearts MinistriesGENERAL OPERATING | El Dorado, AR | $250 | 2021 |
| Newton County HistoricalGENERAL OPERATING | Newton, TX | $100 | 2021 |