California Masonic Foundation
THE CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO APPLY MASONIC PRINCIPLES IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH SEVERAL IMPORTANT PROGRAMS THAT TOUCH THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS EACH YEAR.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.0M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-4.9% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$125K
-12.3% YoY
About California Masonic Foundation
Based on IRS filings
California Masonic Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $3.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,019,821 | $40,260,183 | $40,519,240 |
| Revenue | $3,998,936 | $1,619,049 | $5,019,859 |
| Expenses | $3,329,176 | $3,546,390 | $2,732,327 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,951,119 | $82,045 | $3,848,971 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from California Masonic Foundation
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program
CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION
Amount
$10,000 per scholarship (up to 10 scholarships; $2,500 annually over four years)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Math Engagement Program for LA Young Learners
CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION
Amount
$968,000 (three-year investment)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
San Diego Unified School District Career Technical Education Grant
CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION
Amount
$390,000 (three-year grant)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Masonic Homes of California ($364,821), Grand Lodge of California ($303,646), Raising a Reader ($301,375).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANGELS RBI LEAGUE ANAHEIM, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,198 |
| CALIFORNIA MASONIC MEMORIAL TEMPLE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $228,967 |
| GIANT COMMUNITY FUND SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $138,683 |
| GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 173TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION GRANT FOR GALA | $50,000 |
| GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ENRICHMENT OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AMONG MASTER MASONS | $303,646 |
| LOS ANGLELES DODGER FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,757 |
| MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ADULT CARE | $26,370 |
| MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | DISTRESSED WORTHY BROTHER RELIEF | $364,821 |
| NAFSCE ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT TO EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WEST CHESTER, PA | 2024 CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER SMITH | CTO AND TRUSTEE | 0.53 | — |
| MICHAEL D THIBODEAUX | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| MARK J MCNEE | VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| THOMAS T ALBERS THRU 1024 | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL B BAZERKANIAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WALTER J CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARLOS MANUEL DIEZ JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERWEGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ARA MALOYAN THRU 1024 | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK E PRESSEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RALPH C SHELTON II | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER J TEODORO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR HAROLD WEISS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN L WONG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS D ISMAIL | PRESIDENT/CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 10.12 | $335,058 |
| ALLAN L CASALOU | GRAND SECRETARY | 4.45 | — |
| CAROL R HUNTER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1.48 | — |
| ANDREW CAMERON | GENERAL COUNSEL | 2.71 | — |
| ANDREW R UEHLING | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 0.34 | — |
| CHARLES P CROSS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CANDLER GIBSON | DIRECTOR OF MASONIC PHILANTHROPY | 10.12 | $160,473 |
| GREGORY CHERRY | DIRECTOR OF MASONIC PHILANTHROPY | 2.49 | $155,971 |
| DENISE AVILA | SENIOR MANAGER OF THE ANNUAL FUND | 10.12 | $118,247 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is California Masonic Foundation?
As of 2024, California Masonic Foundation holds $46.0M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does California Masonic Foundation operate?
California Masonic Foundation has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does California Masonic Foundation award?
In 2024, California Masonic Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $125K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Masonic Foundation's EIN?
California Masonic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7013074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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