Mason County Community Foundation NFP
Mason County Community Foundation NFP is a private foundation based in Manito, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations and public entities in Illinois for local projects.
Mason County Community Foundation NFP at a glance
In short: Mason County Community Foundation NFP gave $245K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,342
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,432
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,344
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mason County Community Foundation NFP
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 172 E Liberty, Manito, IL 61546
Phone: (309) 202-0040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mason County Community Foundation NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Township ($40K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Illinois. Listed recipients are in Mason City, San Jose, Havana, Manito, and Bath, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mason County Community Foundation NFP gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $245K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Township Mason City, IL | Local Project | $40,000 |
| Arlee Theater Mason City, IL | Local Project | $40,000 |
| Mason City Fire Dept Mason City, IL | Local Project | $23,237 |
| Village of San Jose San Jose, IL | Local Project | $20,000 |
| Havana Rural Fire Dept Havana, IL | Local Project | $20,000 |
| Mason City Police Dept Mason City, IL | Local Project | $19,000 |
| Mason Co Sherrifs Office Havana, IL | Local Project | $17,355 |
| Mason City Cemetary Mason City, IL | Local Project | $15,000 |
| Manito Police Dept Manito, IL | Local Project | $15,000 |
| Pets Without Parents Mason City, IL | Local Project | $11,000 |
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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 | $2,344 | $236,279 | $250,953 | $245,342 | 17 | $245,342 | $101 | $1,361 |
| 2023 | $17,018 | $225,116 | $222,078 | $220,140 | 12 | $220,140 | $116 | $2,735 |
| 2022 | $13,980 | $24,070 | $10,090 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $29 | $961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mason County Community Foundation NFP reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $245,342 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $40,000 each to Pennsylvania Township and Arlee Theater, $23,237 to Mason City Fire Dept, $20,000 each to Village of San Jose and Havana Rural Fire Dept, and $19,000 to Mason City Police Dept. Each was listed for a “LOCAL PROJECT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ken Walker, Dorothy Kreiling, Michael Griffin, Anthony Parkin, and Linda Leach as directors. Anthony Parkin is also listed as president.
Mason County Community Foundation NFP is led by Anthony Parkin, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Parkin
President & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Kreiling
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Walker
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Leach
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Griffin
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mason County Community Foundation NFP
How much does Mason County Community Foundation NFP give each year?
Mason County Community Foundation NFP gave $245K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 12 grants.
What is Mason County Community Foundation NFP's typical grant size?
Mason County Community Foundation NFP's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,432, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mason County Community Foundation NFP give grants?
Mason County Community Foundation NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mason City, IL (9 grants) and Havana, IL (5 grants).
Does Mason County Community Foundation NFP give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Mason County Community Foundation NFP's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Local Project" (17 grants).
Who are Mason County Community Foundation NFP's largest grantees?
Mason County Community Foundation NFP's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania Township ($40,000), Arlee Theater ($40,000) and Mason City Fire Dept ($23,237), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mason County Community Foundation NFP?
Mason County Community Foundation NFP reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Mason County Community Foundation NFP?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mason County Community Foundation NFP's EIN?
Mason County Community Foundation NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3611091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Mason County Community Foundation NFP 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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