The George Mason Green and Lois C

TUCSON, AZ EIN: 74-2379340

The George Mason Green and Lois C Green Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 (incorporated in 1986) and based in Tucson, Arizona. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, functioning as an independent grantmaking entity.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$20.4M

+15.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$667K

-6.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$167K

-6.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George Mason Green and Lois C reported a distributable amount of $839K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds:

Youth capital funds
Women's health education funds
Elderly endowment funds
Education endowment funds
Community unrestricted funds
Community health endowment funds

Grantmaking

The foundation made six grants in 2024, demonstrating modest but consistent grantmaking activity.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in the Tucson, Arizona area and supports the University of Arizona and local community organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $3.6M (94%)

West Virginia $250K (6%)

States

Arizona West Virginia

Cities

CharlestonPhoenixTucson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $20,442,333
Total Revenues: $3,613,265
Total Expenses: $797,443
Number of Employees: 0

The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to its annual grantmaking, indicating a long-term endowment structure designed for sustained philanthropic impact.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$20,442,333	$17,682,025	$17,473,314
Revenue	$3,613,265	$1,045,553	$1,296,995
Expenses	$797,443	$836,842	$710,960
Qualifying Distributions	$745,750	$786,263	$666,399
Net Investment Income	$1,000,961	$968,837	$1,049,150
Distributable Amount	$838,539	$792,238	$817,538

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Arizona Foundation ($651,000), United Way of Tucson & Southern Az ($10,000), Literacy Connects ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION TUCSON, AZ	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, ATHLETICS, UNRESTRICTED IMO	$651,000
YMCA OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA TUCSON, AZ	CAPITAL FUNDS	$1,255
UNITED WAY OF TUCSON & SOUTHERN AZ TUCSON, AZ	CRADLE TO CAREER	$10,000
LITERACY CONNECTS TUCSON, AZ	UNRESTRICTED IN MEMORY/HONOR	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JENNIFER LOHSE	VICE PRESIDENT	15	$21,563
LINDA LOHSE	SECRETARY/TREASURER	15	$21,212
ROBERT LOHSE	PRESIDENT	1	—
PATRICIA LOHSE	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (NOT ON BOARD)	15	$21,562

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The George Mason Green and Lois C fund?

The foundation primarily funds: • Youth capital funds • Women's health education funds • Elderly endowment funds • Education endowment funds • Community unrestricted funds • Community health endowment funds

How do I apply for a grant from The George Mason Green and Lois C?

The foundation made six grants in 2024, demonstrating modest but consistent grantmaking activity. **Recent Grants (2024):** | Grantee | Purpose | Amount | |---------|---------|--------| | University of Arizona Foundation | Capital Campaign, Athletics, Unrestricted | $651,000 | | Literacy Connects | Unrestricted in Memory/Honor | $5,000 | YMCA of Southern Arizona | Capital Funds | $1,255 | **Grant Characteristics:** • Grants range from $1,255 to $651,000 • Focus on capital campaigns, unrestricte…

Where does The George Mason Green and Lois C make grants?

The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in the Tucson, Arizona area and supports the University of Arizona and local community organizations.

What size grants does The George Mason Green and Lois C award?

In 2024, The George Mason Green and Lois C awarded 4 grants totaling $667K — an average of about $167K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The George Mason Green and Lois C required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The George Mason Green and Lois C reported a distributable amount of $839K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The George Mason Green and Lois C's EIN?

The George Mason Green and Lois C's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2379340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.