Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago
To promote the masonry industry throughout the greater chicago area.
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago at a glance
In short: Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $4,649 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $909,223
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $292,630
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $38,035
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $308,875
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Masonry Advisory Council - Excellence in Masonry Park Ridge, IL | Assist organization to promote masonry industry, provide education, advocate fair codes and standards for its' members and the general public. | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $909,223 | $292,630 | $308,875 | $4,649 | Total only | $38,035 |
| 2023 | $789,028 | $283,973 | $298,478 | $13,296 | Total only | $31,654 |
| 2022 | $695,027 | $286,486 | $273,523 | $3,448 | Total only | $29,639 |
| 2021 | $649,066 | $242,943 | $252,690 | $1,589 | Total only | $35,744 |
| 2020 | $594,836 | $249,616 | $256,008 | $12,500 | 1 | $18,922 |
| 2019 | $532,298 | $309,031 | $248,335 | $1,000 | 1 | $22,595 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Mt Prospect, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $909K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago is led by Larry Vacala, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Vacala
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James O'Connor
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$129K (2019) → $151K (2024)
Cliff Horn
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Dziadius
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Zuidema
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luis Puig
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cachey
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Weyer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lauber
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Geary
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Fitzgerald
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brad Grove (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Abel (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Szabo (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nathan Karaway (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Ranieri (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Wenzel (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Rolf (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Riley Fulmer (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $151K, to James O'Connor (Executive Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago
How much does Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago give each year?
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $13K in grants paid.
How large is Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago?
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago reported $909K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $293K.
What is Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago?
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Mt Prospect, IL. It holds $909K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago operate?
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago's EIN?
Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0077219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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