Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation
To assist the long term work and operations of the mason city chamber of commerce and receive grants and contributions for the benefit of the mason city.
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation at a glance
In short: Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $364K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $363,749
- +663.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,625
- +281.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $56,349
- Total assets
- $121,819
- -54.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newman Catholic School ($97K). Together the top 6 received $364K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $364K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $364K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Catholic School Mason City, IA | Daycare | $96,743 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Preschool & Daycare Ventura, IA | Daycare | $77,348 |
| Tug's Daycare & Preschool Mason City, IA | Daycare | $59,912 |
| Charlie Brown Preschool & Childcare Mason City, IA | Daycare | $52,785 |
| Sunbeam Christian Childare & Preschool Mason City, IA | Daycare | $48,782 |
| Little Angel's Child Care & Prescho Mason City, IA | Daycare | $28,179 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,819 | $614,375 | $431,460 | $363,749 | 6 | $4,848 |
| 2024 | $267,837 | $721,622 | $788,061 | $47,640 | 3 | $4,044 |
| 2023 | $163,342 | $101,667 | $57,565 | $25,075 | Total only | $1,536 |
| 2022 | $119,240 | $50,923 | $36,989 | $2,000 | Total only | $131 |
| 2021 | $105,306 | $25,498 | $20,003 | $3,200 | Total only | $197 |
| 2020 | $99,811 | $50,594 | $97,624 | $5,000 | Total only | $914 |
| 2019 | $146,841 | $76,707 | $51,840 | $4,790 | Total only | $533 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Mason City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $364K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation is led by Kim Pang, Chairperson on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Pang
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hubbard
Past Chair
Director → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Klocke
Chair Elect
Vice Chairperson → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Frein
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Fischer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robin Anderson (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Westermann (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ken Bales (2019–2020) — Treasurer
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 Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation
How much does Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation give each year?
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $364K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $48K across 3 grants.
What is Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's typical grant size?
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $56,349, and its average grant was $60,625, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation give grants?
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mason City, IA (5 grants).
Does Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Daycare" (6 grants).
Who are Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's largest grantees?
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Newman Catholic School ($96,743), Redeemer Lutheran Preschool & Daycare ($77,348) and Tug's Daycare & Preschool ($59,912), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $614K.
What is Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Mason City, IA. It holds $122K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN?
Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1505507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
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