Roman-Mason Foundation
The Roman-Mason Foundation is a private foundation based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Pennsylvania for purposes including religious activities, education, medical research, community support, and public charity.
Roman-Mason Foundation at a glance
In short: Roman-Mason Foundation gave $21K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $21,066
- +3.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,107
- +3.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $425
- Total assets
- $253,441
- +1.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roman-Mason Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says to submit a letter outlining the charitable purpose to Mid Penn Bank. It states there are no restrictions on awards and no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mid Penn Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 660, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: (570) 516-8325
Email: karen.kenderdine@midpennbank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roman-Mason Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Beth Israel Temple ($17K). Together the top 9 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roman-Mason Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $23K (2020). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Temple Hazleton, PA | Religious | $16,666 |
| Mining & Mechanical Institute Freeland, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hazleton, PA | Medical Research | $500 |
| Greater Hazleton Historical Society and Museum Hazleton, PA | Community | $500 |
| Hazleton Animal Shelter Hazleton, PA | Animal Shelter | $350 |
| United Charities West Hazleton, PA | Public Charity | $300 |
| Camp Cadet Troop N Education Hazleton, PA | Unrestricted General Support | $250 |
| Hazleton Salvation Army Hazleton, PA | Public Charity | $250 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater Hazleton Hazleton, PA | Community Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,441 | $18,703 | $24,258 | $21,066 | 10 | $21,066 | $18,703 | $22,255 |
| 2025 | $249,738 | $18,242 | $23,662 | $20,274 | 10 | $20,274 | $18,242 | $21,066 |
| 2024 | $246,874 | $18,524 | $22,081 | $19,482 | 10 | $19,482 | $18,524 | $20,274 |
| 2023 | $250,850 | $15,680 | $23,561 | $15,800 | 10 | $18,069 | $15,648 | $21,738 |
| 2022 | $240,217 | $16,557 | $26,832 | $20,400 | 11 | $26,807 | $10,162 | $22,213 |
| 2021 | $271,965 | $17,375 | $28,024 | $22,125 | 12 | — | $17,350 | $20,417 |
| 2020 | $254,896 | $19,707 | $29,442 | $22,625 | 12 | — | $19,579 | $22,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roman-Mason Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations with purposes including religious activities, education, medical research, community and public charity, animal sheltering, and general support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $21,066 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $16,666, with a median grant of $425. The largest grants included $16,666 to Beth Israel Temple in Hazleton for religious purposes; $1,000 each to Mining & Mechanical Institute and Pennsylvania State University–Hazleton for education; and $500 each to the American Cancer Society for medical research and Greater Hazleton Historical Society for community purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roman-Mason Foundation's only listed officer is MID Penn Bank Trust Dept, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
MID Penn Bank Trust Dept
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$188 (2023) → $2K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: First National Trust Company (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: First National Trust CO (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Mid Penn Bank Trust Dept (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Roman-Mason Foundation
How much does Roman-Mason Foundation give each year?
Roman-Mason Foundation gave $21K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 10 grants.
What is Roman-Mason Foundation's typical grant size?
Roman-Mason Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $425, and its average grant was $2,107, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roman-Mason Foundation give grants?
Roman-Mason Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hazleton, PA (7 grants).
Does Roman-Mason Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Roman-Mason Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roman-Mason Foundation's largest grantees?
Roman-Mason Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Beth Israel Temple ($16,666), Mining & Mechanical Institute ($1,000) and American Cancer Society ($500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Roman-Mason Foundation?
Roman-Mason Foundation reported $253K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Roman-Mason Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations with purposes including religious activities, education, medical research, community and public charity, animal sheltering, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roman-Mason Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to submit a letter outlining the charitable purpose to Mid Penn Bank. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roman-Mason Foundation's EIN?
Roman-Mason Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6298763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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