Masters of Coin
Provide vita (volunteer income tax assistance) for low-income, elderly, & disabled taxpayers.
Masters of Coin at a glance
In short: Masters of Coin gave $283K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $283,319
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $56,664
- Median grant
- $34,050
- Total assets
- $111,147
- +511.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Masters of Coin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mesa Community Action Network ($122K). Together the top 5 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2024) to $283K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $283K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community Action Network Mesa, AZ | Portion of VITA master grant | $121,538 |
| City of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Portion of VITA master grant | $89,447 |
| Tempe Community Council Tempe, AZ | Portion of VITA master grant | $34,050 |
| Azura VITA Mesa, AZ | Portion of Wells Fargo master grant | $23,551 |
| Rehoboth Community Development Cor Phoenix, AZ | Portion of VITA master grant | $14,733 |
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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 | $111,147 | $447,621 | $360,238 | $283,319 | 5 | $834 |
| 2024 | $18,168 | $333,005 | $326,477 | $245,257 | Total only | $9 |
| 2023 | $4,571 | $64,277 | $58,202 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Masters of Coin
Based on IRS filings
Masters of Coin is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $111K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $283K. Net investment income was $834.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Masters of Coin's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Abel
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Paul Ulan
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Frank Dever
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Robert Bessen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
James H. Simpson
Presceo
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Rea Abel
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew Loubert (2024) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to James H Simpson (Presceo).
Frequently asked questions about Masters of Coin
How much does Masters of Coin give each year?
Masters of Coin gave $283K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $245K in grants paid.
What is Masters of Coin's typical grant size?
Masters of Coin's median grant in 2025 was $34,050, and its average grant was $56,664, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Masters of Coin give grants?
Masters of Coin gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mesa, AZ (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Masters of Coin give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Masters of Coin's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Portion of VITA master grant" (4 grants).
Who are Masters of Coin's largest grantees?
Masters of Coin's largest 2025 grantees include Mesa Community Action Network ($121,538), City of Phoenix ($89,447) and Tempe Community Council ($34,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Masters of Coin?
Masters of Coin reported $111K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $448K.
What is Masters of Coin?
Masters of Coin is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $111K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Masters of Coin's EIN?
Masters of Coin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4565927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
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