Maskerado Foundation
Maskerado Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $254K.
Maskerado Foundation at a glance
In short: Maskerado Foundation gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $525K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,050,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $525,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $525,000
- Total assets
- $2,319,025
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Maskerado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Way to Rise ($1.0M). Together the top 2 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 8 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maskerado Foundation gives
- Giving grew 740% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 861% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2022) to $3.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Way to Rise Walnut, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Seeds of Africa Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,319,025 | $139,097 | $1,080,160 | $1,050,000 | 2 | $1,050,581 | $253,756 | $121,997 |
| 2024 | $3,149,920 | $1,985,938 | $902,076 | $900,000 | 2 | $900,953 | $578,692 | $94,992 |
| 2023 | $1,994,946 | $130,068 | $3,793,051 | $3,780,000 | 2 | $3,780,842 | $130,003 | $140,418 |
| 2022 | $5,619,887 | $5,813,521 | $172,629 | $125,000 | 2 | $132,629 | $3,556,138 | $39,951 |
| 2021 | $2,982 | $3,000 | $2,196 | — | — | $2,196 | — | $139 |
| 2020 | $2,178 | $6,000 | $7,229 | — | — | — | — | $52 |
| 2019 | $3,407 | $10,000 | $9,306 | — | — | — | — | $308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maskerado Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maskerado Foundation is led by Gregory Soros, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory Soros
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrew Hollenbeck
Vice President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Robert Brown
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher Naunton (2019–2025) — Treasurer & Director · Filing note: Until 102025
- Former: John Desisto (2019–2025) — Vice President, Secretary & Director · Filing note: Until 102025
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Maskerado Foundation
How much does Maskerado Foundation give each year?
Maskerado Foundation gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $900K across 2 grants.
How large is Maskerado Foundation?
Maskerado Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Maskerado Foundation operate?
Maskerado Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Maskerado Foundation's EIN?
Maskerado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1937756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Maskerado Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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