Masek Foundation
Masek Foundation is a private foundation based in Gering, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing basic needs, housing, health, education, and community support.
Masek Foundation at a glance
In short: Masek Foundation gave $190K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Nebraska. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,000
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,500
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $2,133,247
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (35% 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 Masek Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 210060 Wildcat Drive, Gering, NE 69341
Phone: (308) 436-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Masek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Haitian Health Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Nebraska received 35% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut at 25%, Pennsylvania at 9%, Florida at 6%, and California at 5%. Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Virginia, Texas, and South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Masek Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $140K (2020) to $190K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haitian Health Foundation Norwich, CT | Purchase of Food, Clothing, Shelter | $25,000 |
| Cirrus House Scottsbluff, NE | Purchase of Food, Clothing, Shelter | $24,000 |
| Amos Health & Hope Gibsonia, PA | Purchase of Food, Clothing, Shelter | $17,000 |
| Potters Wheel Inc Scottsbluff, NE | Purchase Food, Clothing, Shelter | $16,500 |
| Bethlehem Holy Child Program Corp Meriden, CT | Purchase Food, Clothing, Shelter | $14,000 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Purchase of Food, Clothing, Shelter | $12,000 |
| Un Mundo Menlo Park, CA | Provide Assistance to Impoverished | $9,000 |
| Scotts Bluff County Habitat for Hum Habitat for Humanity Scottsbluff, NE | Provide Low Income Housing | $8,500 |
| Wellspring Hardship Fund Bethlehem, CT | Purchase Food, Clothing, Shelter | $8,000 |
| Hospital Atitlan Manakin, VA | Purchase of Food, Clothing, Shelter | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,133,247 | $224,572 | $226,845 | $190,000 | 20 | $190,000 | $20,777 | $197,054 |
| 2023 | $2,132,448 | $-189,571 | $185,972 | $155,000 | 19 | $155,000 | $14,741 | $155,943 |
| 2022 | $2,508,508 | $86,389 | $185,861 | $155,000 | 17 | $155,000 | $10,353 | $142,438 |
| 2021 | $2,653,171 | $522,769 | $197,983 | $165,000 | 18 | $165,000 | $12,699 | $182,931 |
| 2020 | $2,329,593 | $123,499 | $166,173 | $140,000 | 15 | — | $91,126 | $139,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Masek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated work includes healthcare and community development in Haiti (Haitian Health Foundation), meals and housing for low-income and disabled individuals (Cirrus House), and housing for low-income people (Scotts Bluff County Habitat for Humanity). Other recipients describe work in therapeutic services and education for children, aid to materially poor communities, and support for marginalized Honduran communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $190,000 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $7,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to Haitian Health Foundation, $24,000 to Cirrus House, $17,000 to Amos Health & Hope, $16,500 to Potters Wheel, and $14,000 to Bethlehem Holy Child Program Corporation. The filing lists grant purposes that include food, clothing, and shelter; assistance to impoverished people; and low-income housing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joe Masek as president, Jason Masek as vice president, Miguel Tello as secretary, and Pat Grewe as treasurer.
Masek Foundation is led by Joe Masek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joe Masek
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Masek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pat Grewe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miguel Tello
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marjorie Tello (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Masek Foundation
How much does Masek Foundation give each year?
Masek Foundation gave $190K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 19 grants.
What is Masek Foundation's typical grant size?
Masek Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,500, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Masek Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Masek Foundation give grants?
Masek Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (25%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsbluff, NE (3 grants).
Does Masek Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Masek Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Purchase Food, Clothing, Shelter" (8 grants) and "Purchase of Food, Clothing, Shelter" (7 grants).
Who are Masek Foundation's largest grantees?
Masek Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Haitian Health Foundation ($25,000), Cirrus House ($24,000) and Amos Health & Hope ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Masek Foundation?
Masek Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197K (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 Masek Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Masek Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Masek Foundation's EIN?
Masek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0666161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Masek Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Masek Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/masek-foundation-morg_6a09bb7eef7e46ef968bf75a18c686ee
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