Fifth Manhattan Masonic District
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants for charitable purposes and education, including support for organizations and individuals.
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District at a glance
In short: Fifth Manhattan Masonic District gave $20K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 86% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,800
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,414
- -31.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $425
- Total assets
- $720,057
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 86% first-time grantees (12 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Fifth Manhattan Masonic District
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the contact as FIFTH DISTRICT ENDOWMENT FUND and says to submit a letter and essay. It gives no deadline and states a maximum award of $1,500.
- Contact
Application contact: Fifth District Endowment Fund
Mailing address: 71 West 23Rd Street, New York, NY 10010-4102
Phone: (718) 375-6200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fifth Manhattan Masonic District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Masonic Medical Research Institute ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fifth Manhattan Masonic District open to new grantees?
86%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 14 grantees (86%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $817; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $5K repeat.
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 $5K (2020) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Medical Research Institute Utica, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Childrens Dyslexia Center of NYC New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Purple Circle Relief Fund Hempstead, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Samantha Alolor Elmhurst, NY | Education | $1,500 |
| Patrick Geehern Washingtonville, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Jesse Morton Hudson Falls, NY | Education | $750 |
| Hannah Wisniewski Brookyln, NY | Education | $500 |
| Aiden Nolan Silver Creek, NY | Education | $350 |
| Walker Williams Frankfort, NY | Education | $250 |
| Nathaniel Levin Schuylerville, NY | Education | $100 |
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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 | $720,057 | $35,186 | $40,017 | $19,800 | 14 | $39,514 | $34,547 | — |
| 2023 | $724,449 | $34,757 | $51,919 | $24,750 | 12 | $43,351 | $26,189 | — |
| 2022 | $741,316 | $72,814 | $39,168 | $25,000 | 13 | $38,909 | $36,842 | — |
| 2021 | $753,917 | $25,743 | $14,197 | $4,750 | 10 | $9,554 | $19,522 | — |
| 2020 | $1,237,280 | $51,511 | $23,326 | $4,621 | 10 | — | $50,649 | $58,610 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed include charitable grants to Masonic Medical Research Institute, Childrens Dyslexia Center of NYC, and Purple Circle Relief Fund, as well as education grants to individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $19,800 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $425. Its largest grants were $5,000 each to Masonic Medical Research Institute, Childrens Dyslexia Center of NYC, and Purple Circle Relief Fund. Other listed awards included $1,500 to Samantha Alolor and $1,000 to Patrick Geehern.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arto Vandian as president; Steven Shapiro as director; Thomas Purpi as vice president; Donald J Berry as secretary; and Timothy Palmer as treasurer.
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District is led by Arto Vandian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arto Vandian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Donald J. Berry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Purpi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Palmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew Hjacobson (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fifth Manhattan Masonic District
How much does Fifth Manhattan Masonic District give each year?
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District gave $20K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 12 grants.
What is Fifth Manhattan Masonic District's typical grant size?
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District's median grant in 2024 was $425, and its average grant was $1,414, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fifth Manhattan Masonic District that year got $817 on average.
Where does Fifth Manhattan Masonic District give grants?
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Fifth Manhattan Masonic District give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Fifth Manhattan Masonic District's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (11 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are Fifth Manhattan Masonic District's largest grantees?
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District's largest 2024 grantees include Masonic Medical Research Institute ($5,000), Childrens Dyslexia Center of NYC ($5,000) and Purple Circle Relief Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fifth Manhattan Masonic District?
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District reported $720K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What does Fifth Manhattan Masonic District fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed include charitable grants to Masonic Medical Research Institute, Childrens Dyslexia Center of NYC, and Purple Circle Relief Fund, as well as education grants to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fifth Manhattan Masonic District?
The filing lists the contact as FIFTH DISTRICT ENDOWMENT FUND and says to submit a letter and essay. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fifth Manhattan Masonic District's EIN?
Fifth Manhattan Masonic District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6097064. 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 September 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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