Private foundation · Santa Monica, CA

Michael Mason Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K – $2K – $3K
25th · median · 75th percentile

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Jennifer Waltzer
Chair/PRESIDENT
Jean Mason
SCRTRY/TREASUR
Connie Seidman
Director
Sherri Benoun
Director
Christian Mcguire
Director
Tadao Tomomatsu
Director

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
4.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'21
'22
'23
56
Total grants awarded
$110K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$4K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$10K
5 grants
2022
$14K
8 grants
2021
$9K
3 grants
2020
$11K
3 grants
2019
$12K
5 grants
2018
$10K
5 grants
2017
$8K
4 grants
2016
$10K
6 grants
2015
$11K
5 grants
2014
$8K
4 grants
2013
$8K
8 grants

Top recipients

56 grants · WA
$110K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

SUPPORT WRITERS' WORKSHOP
CA · TY 2023
$3K
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CA · TY 2023
$3K
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
WA · TY 2023
$2K
YOUTH DUCATIONAL SVCS
CA · TY 2023
$2K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2023
$1K
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
IL · TY 2022
$3K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2022
$3K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2022
$2K
TO PROMOTE DIABETES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
CA · TY 2022
$2K
SUPPORT WRITERS' WORKSHOP
OR · TY 2022
$2K
TO PROMOTE DIABETES EDUCATION & PREVENTION
CA · TY 2022
$2K
TO PROMOTE BIRD RESCUE & ADOPTION
CA · TY 2022
$1K
TO PROMOTE NUTRITIONAL SECURITY FOR NEEDY ISRAELI HOUSEHOLDS
NY · TY 2022
$500
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
IL · TY 2021
$3K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2021
$3K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2021
$3K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2020
$4K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2020
$4K
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
IL · TY 2020
$4K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2019
$3K
MOTIVATE YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING CHOICES
CA · TY 2019
$3K
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
IL · TY 2019
$3K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2019
$3K
PARROT ADOPTION, CARE, EDUCATION, AND RESCUE
NV · TY 2019
$500
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2018
$3K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2018
$3K
MOTIVATE YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING CHOICES
CA · TY 2018
$3K
DEDICATED FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED AND READING DISABLED.
NY · TY 2018
$1K
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
IL · TY 2018
$1K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2017
$2K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2017
$2K
MOTIVATE YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING CHOICES
CA · TY 2017
$2K
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
IL · TY 2017
$1K
BUILDING JEWISHY LIFE IN CUBA AND ODESSA
NY · TY 2016
$2K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2016
$2K
MOTIVATE YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING CHOICES
CA · TY 2016
$2K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2016
$2K
PROMOTE SCIENCE FICTION THREATRE AND WRITING
NY · TY 2016
$1K
PROMOTE READING OF SCIENCE FICTION
IL · TY 2016
$1K
MOTIVATE YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING CHOICES
CA · TY 2015
$3K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2015
$2K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2015
$2K
SUPPORT FORESTRY & FINE WOODWORKING PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2015
$2K
SUPPORT WRITERS' WORKSHOP
OR · TY 2015
$2K
TO PROMOTE READING
CA · TY 2014
$2K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2014
$2K
MOTIVATE YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING CHOICES
CA · TY 2014
$2K
SUPPORT WRITERS' WORKSHOP
OR · TY 2014
$2K
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CA · TY 2013
$2K
MOTIVATE YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING CHOICES
CA · TY 2013
$2K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.