Maust Foundation is a private foundation focused on Agriculture, based in PIGEON, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $344K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$344K
+631.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$172K
+2095.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maust Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Maust Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Maust Foundation is a private foundation focused on Agriculture, based in PIGEON, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $344K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $369,317 | $405,792 |
| Revenue | $-19,414 | $21,681 | $36,241 |
| Expenses | $349,628 | $53,520 | $1,631 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $349,038 | $48,515 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $19,763 | $35,510 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,895 | $18,830 | $18,526 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include The Maust Charitable Foundation ($246,224), Maust Gift Fund ($97,664).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE MAUST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CARO, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $246,224 |
| MAUST GIFT FUND CARO, MI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $97,664 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYRA GERSTENSCHLAGER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maust Foundation?
Maust Foundation is a private foundation focused on Agriculture, based in PIGEON, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Maust Foundation operate?
Maust Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Maust Foundation award?
In 2023, Maust Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $344K — an average of about $172K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Maust Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Maust Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Maust Foundation's EIN?
Maust Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3022006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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