Minnesota Masonic Charities (MMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, Minnesota, at 11501 Masonic Home Drive. Founded in 2005, MMC serves as an umbrella organization that consolidated several long-standing charitable interests of Minnesota Masonry. The organization functions as one of the most influential nonprofit grant makers in Minnesota, providing services and support to Masonic members, their families, and communities throughout the state and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.1M
+88.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.7M
+6044.7% YoY
Grant Count
25
+19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+5061.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
MMC's mission is to enhance the ability of the Fraternity to deliver services and support to its members, their families, and others in communities locally and around the world, guided by Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Cancer research
- Eldercare
- Children's health
- Community outreach
- Preservation of Minnesota Masonic history
The organization also supports research and activities related to childhood language disorders and mental health issues in youth, and helps students pursue higher education.
Grantmaking
MMC provides significant contributions to positively impact outcomes across its mission areas. The organization offers multiple engagement mechanisms for Masonic members:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Minnesota is the primary geographic focus, though the organization indicates support extends "around the world."
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Public Support | $13,478,154 |
| Government Grants | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $60,475 |
| Total Revenue | $13,538,629 |
| Program/Charitable Expenses | $28,222,204 |
| Management/General Expense | $2,765,849 |
| Fundraising Expense | $177,739 |
| Total Expenses | $31,165,792 |
| Total Assets | $29,117,580 |
The organization also operates Minnesota Masonic Charities Funds (EIN 41-1495321), a related entity with total assets of $144,716,799 as of fiscal year 2023, which manages and administers investments for affiliated organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,117,580 | $15,431,114 | $16,075,960 |
| Revenue | $13,538,629 | $838,955 | $1,430,555 |
| Expenses | $31,165,792 | $6,113,259 | $5,514,044 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
106 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Minnesota Masonic Charities
Lodge & Chapter Grants / Matching Grants
MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 30, 2026
Minnesota Masonic Charities Scholarships
MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES
Amount
Approximately $1 million in total awards annually; varies by category
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mike Senden: Listed as contact person
- Theresa Norman: Director of Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SCHWIETZ | CEO - CHARITIES | 4 | $370,458 |
| SUE MORK THRU SEPTEMBER 2024 | CFO - CHARITIES | 4 | $247,481 |
| ERIC J NEETENBEEK | PRESIDENT - CHARITIES | 4 | $191,989 |
| BETH SCHROEDER | COO | 4 | — |
| MARKUS MUELLER | FUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 40 | $128,629 |
| MIKE SENDEN | CFO | 4 | $41,645 |
| JOHN L COOK | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY A HANSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN R JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHARON BARLOW THRU APRIL 2024 | WORTHY GRAND MATRON | 1 | — |
| DAYTON BERG THRU APRIL 2024 | GRAND MASTER | 1 | — |
| CJ BRASE | WORTHY GRAND MATRON | 1 | — |
| BARBARA BRIHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAWN CARRICK | DEPUTY GRAND MASTER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT S DAVIS | SENIOR GRAND WARDEN | 1 | — |
| JOHN GANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID E OLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES H PROCTOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL S ROSENZWEIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FOSTER SOLEM | DEPUTY GRAND MASTER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN TAYLOR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID S WETHING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Masonic Cancer Center announced fall 2025 internal grant awardees
Masonic Cancer Center announces fall 2025 internal grant awardeesSpring 2025 internal grant awardees announced
Masonic Cancer Center announces fall 2025 internal grant awardeesMMC scholarship recipients announced
MMC Scholarship Recipients Announced! - Masonic CharitiesMasons prioritizing ending veteran homelessness initiatives
Masons Prioritize Ending Veteran Homelessness - Masonic CharitiesRecent Masonic Scholars program activity
Recent Masonic Scholars - Minnesota Masonic CharitiesContact Information
- Phone: 952-948-7000 or 952-948-6207
- Address: 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437-3661
- Website: www.mnmasoniccharities.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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