Maas Foundation
Maas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Watertown, SD. IRS filing data is available for 2019. As of 2019, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2019, it awarded 8 grants totaling $565K. Net investment income was $863K.
Maas Foundation at a glance
In short: Maas Foundation gave $565K across 8 grants in 2019 (avg $71K), mostly in California. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $565,000
- Grants made (2019)
- 8
- Average grant
- $70,625
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $3,079,896
- Primary geography
- California (65% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
Who Maas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Sacred Heart Church ($250K). Together the top 8 received $565K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 8 grants totaling $565K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Church Palm Desert, CA | Annual Fund | $250,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Palm Desert, CA | Building Fund | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Endowment Fund | $100,000 |
| Wolf Ridge Finland, MN | Building Fund | $50,000 |
| College of St Benedict Collegeville, MN | Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Net Ministries West St Paul, MN | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Scripps Foundation San Diego, CA | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3,079,896 | $864,307 | $589,317 | $565,000 | 8 | $863,082 | $224,743 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maas Foundation is led by George E. Maas, President & Treasurer on the 2019 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
George E. Maas
President & Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Maas
Vice President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas K. Berg
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Maas Foundation
How much does Maas Foundation give each year?
Maas Foundation gave $565K across 8 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Maas Foundation's typical grant size?
Maas Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $37,500, and its average grant was $70,625, across 8 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maas Foundation give grants?
Maas Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (18%) and Indiana (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does Maas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Maas Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Maas Foundation's largest grantees?
Maas Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Sacred Heart Church ($250,000), Sacred Heart School ($100,000) and University of Notre Dame ($100,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How large is Maas Foundation?
Maas Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $864K.
How much is Maas Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Maas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Maas Foundation's EIN?
Maas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0393558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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