Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It supports charitable organizations in education, religion, health, human services, and the arts, with a stated geographic focus on Los Angeles County, California, and South Dakota.
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn at a glance
In short: Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn gave $1.3M across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,255,100
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +36.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,677
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $20,133,306
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (25 of 71, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications may be completed online. The program information lists 501(c)(3) status as an eligibility requirement and excludes political campaigns and fundraising events.
- Review Cycle
- August 1 annually. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- August 1 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Bank N A
Mailing address: 100 N Main St Mac D4001-117, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn
Who Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deadwood History Inc ($190K). Together the top 10 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 295 grants of 321 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that recipient organizations must be located in Los Angeles County, California, or South Dakota. Its program information describes support for organizations located in or serving citizens of those areas. In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 39% to recipients in South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 71 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deadwood History Inc Deadwood, SD | General Operating | $190,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Lower Brule - St Mary Diocese of Rapid Lower Brule, SD | General Operating | $55,000 |
| Marycrest Manor Inc Culver City, CA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Historic Homestake Opera House Lead, SD | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Northern Hills Alliance for Children Deadwood, SD | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Saint Andrews Abbey Inc Valyermo, CA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Catholic Social Service Rapid City, SD | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center (DWC) Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 | $20,133,306 | $1,166,532 | $1,512,963 | $1,255,100 | 71 | $1,349,183 | $934,173 | $1,378,873 |
| 2023 | $20,360,522 | $813,005 | $1,397,426 | $1,127,500 | 52 | $1,234,456 | $582,744 | $1,303,167 |
| 2022 | $20,800,966 | $585,288 | $1,559,035 | $1,298,080 | 60 | $1,383,944 | $677,683 | $1,322,759 |
| 2021 | $22,208,728 | $2,738,595 | $1,575,968 | $1,325,488 | 60 | $1,419,190 | $2,533,396 | $1,404,299 |
| 2020 | $20,996,736 | $1,091,661 | $1,604,509 | $1,398,185 | 78 | — | $891,054 | $1,252,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charitable causes in education, religion, health, human services, and the arts. Its program information also lists arts, culture, and humanities; education; health; human services; and religion as program areas, with social services listed as a grantmaking priority.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Deadwood History Inc. describes its mission as preserving and presenting the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills. Northern Hills Alliance for Children says it provides affordable, secure child care and educational services to families with young children. Marycrest Manor describes offering skilled nursing care to elders, while Santa Teresita describes providing nursing, rehabilitative, and caregiving support to seniors. Rainbow Services says it provides emergency shelter and other services for victims of domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $1,255,100. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $190,000, with a median of $10,000. The separate grant program description gives an award range of $5,000–$20,000. It identifies 501(c)(3) status as an eligibility requirement and lists political campaigns and fundraising events as ineligible requests.
The largest 2024 grant was $190,000 to Deadwood History Inc. Other large awards included $100,000 to Loyola Marymount University, $55,000 to Lower Brule - St Mary Diocese of Rapid, $50,000 to Marycrest Manor Inc., and $40,000 each to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Historic Homestake Opera House, and Northern Hills Alliance for Children. The listed grants were for general operating support.
The foundation’s filing says applications may be completed online and identifies Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as the contact for the application process. The program information describes support for organizations located in or serving citizens of Los Angeles County and South Dakota.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandra Anderson, Ron Island, Robert A. Engebretsen, Barry A. Kelner, and Thomas M. Morin as committee members. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee.
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$158K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Barry A. Kelner
Committee Members
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Robert A. Engebretsen
Committee Members
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Ron Island
Committee Members
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Sandra Anderson
Committee Members
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Thomas M. Morin
Committee Members
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Halsey H. Halls (2020) — Committee Members
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $168K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn
How much does Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn give each year?
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn gave $1.3M across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 52 grants.
What is Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's typical grant size?
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,677, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn that year got $12K on average.
Where does Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn give grants?
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Dakota (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (23 grants), Rapid City, SD (6 grants), Pasadena, CA (4 grants) and Deadwood, SD (3 grants).
Does Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's largest grantees?
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Deadwood History Inc ($190,000), Loyola Marymount University ($100,000) and Lower Brule - St Mary Diocese of Rapid ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn?
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn reported $20.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charitable causes in education, religion, health, human services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn?
The filing says applications may be completed online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's EIN?
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6014092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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