Masserini Maurice J Tua

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 95-6812685

Masserini Maurice J Tua is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with assets of approximately $2.9 million. The foundation is managed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., which serves as trustee.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+3.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$187K

-4.2% YoY

Grant Count

-9.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+5.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Masserini Maurice J Tua reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has funded projects across California, Minnesota, and Virginia, including activities in the San Diego area and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

California $908K (95%)

Minnesota $25K (3%)

New York $16K (2%)

Virginia $8K (1%)

States

California Minnesota New York Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonEl CajonEncinitasEscondidoLa JollaLa MesaMarshallNew YorkOceansideSan DiegoSan MarcosSanta RosaSpring ValleyVista

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $2.9–$3.0 million
Annual Expenses: $257,216 (most recent filing)
Annual Revenue: $271,398 (most recent filing)
Expense Ratio: 94.8% of total revenue spent on programs
Trustee Compensation: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. received $52,788 for trustee services

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,015,619	$2,910,746	$2,903,036
Revenue	$367,859	$271,398	$100,781
Expenses	$259,106	$257,216	$277,838
Qualifying Distributions	$203,068	$209,918	$229,288
Net Investment Income	$308,706	$217,184	$73,290
Distributable Amount	$225,695	$203,364	$211,468

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

107 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Masserini Maurice J Tua

Foundation

Maurice J. Masserini Trust Grant

MASSERINI MAURICE J TUA

Amount

US $5,000 - US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Noah Homes Inc ($20,000), Home Start Incorporated ($17,000), La Jolla Historical Society ($12,800).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MINGEI INTERNATIONAL INC SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO INC SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDIDO ESCONDIDO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
BOYS TO MEN MENTORING NETWORK INC SPRING VALLEY, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
CALIFORNIA LABRADORS RETRIEVERS AND MORE OCEANSIDE, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
KITCHENS FOR GOOD SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE OCEANSIDE, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
YWCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$57,891

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Masserini Maurice J Tua?

The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $187,000–$196,000 • Number of grants: 19–21 grants annually • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $5,000–$20,000 **Historical Giving Trends:** | Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Number of Grants | Median Grant | |------|--------------|--------------|------------------|--------------| | 2024 | $3.0M | $187K | 19 | $10K | | 2023 | $2.9M | $196K…

Where does Masserini Maurice J Tua make grants?

The foundation has funded projects across California, Minnesota, and Virginia, including activities in the San Diego area and surrounding communities.

What size grants does Masserini Maurice J Tua award?

In 2024, Masserini Maurice J Tua awarded 19 grants totaling $187K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Masserini Maurice J Tua required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Masserini Maurice J Tua reported a distributable amount of $226K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.