FORT MASON CENTER ENGAGES AND CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH ARTS AND CULTURE ON A HISTORIC WATERFRONT CAMPUS. WE INSPIRE AND FOSTER CREATIVITY BY PROVIDING A VIBRANT GATHERING PLACE AND A HOME FOR THOUGHT-PROVOKING PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$78.1M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.6M
+984.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
+80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$617K
+502.6% YoY
About Fort Mason Center
Based on IRS filings
Fort Mason Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $5.6M. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $78,118,371 | $73,496,517 | $71,565,063 |
| Revenue | $14,436,718 | $12,537,275 | $11,227,464 |
| Expenses | $17,412,389 | $10,217,760 | $10,548,160 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $105,360 | $354,018 | $225,661 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grabhorn Institute ($2,881,039), Bats Improv ($2,254,477), Blue Bear School of Music ($172,930).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $37,032 |
| ETC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $39,472 |
| FORSITE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $30,108 |
| SEEDLINGS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $7,027 |
| GREENSZEN CENTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $101,172 |
| BATS IMPROV SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $2,254,477 |
| BLUE BEAR SCHOOL OF MUSIC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $172,930 |
| GRABHORN INSTITUTE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $2,881,039 |
| LONG NOW FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO ASSIST RESIDENCE BY SUBSIDIZING RENTS. | $31,143 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM PENNY | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| SUNEETHA D'SILVA | BOARD VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RUTH BERSON | BOARD SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| REKHA PATEL | BOARD TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CRAIG ALLISON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE BRANCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAULINE EVEILLARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATIE FAHEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN FAYNE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATASHA HSIEH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFF JOSLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ENRIQUE LANDA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID LICHTMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY LINDBURG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK O'DELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROSANNA RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA STOELZLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE STRAKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOUG TOM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBIN WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BUHLER | CEO & PRESIDENT | 40 | $310,543 |
| PATRICK NESTER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $203,024 |
| PATRICK HAJDUK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $186,423 |
| NICHOLAS KINSEY | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & L | 40 | $183,868 |
| AMANDA MATHEWS | DIRECTOR OF SALES | 40 | $170,488 |
| FRANK SMIGIEL | DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITIONS & | 40 | $140,934 |
| RUCHIRA NAGESWARAN | DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJEC | 40 | $158,509 |
| MARIJANE KUBOW | ARTS PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $114,782 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Mason Center?
Fort Mason Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $78.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fort Mason Center?
As of 2024, Fort Mason Center holds $78.1M in total assets with $14.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $5.6M in 2024.
Where does Fort Mason Center operate?
Fort Mason Center has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Fort Mason Center award?
In 2024, Fort Mason Center awarded 9 grants totaling $5.6M — an average of about $617K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fort Mason Center's EIN?
Fort Mason Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2348311. 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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