The Mace Foundation
Mace supports the advancement and implementation of public health initiatives that promote the health and well-being of bipoc women and their children. We focus on mitigating the effects and reducing adverse childhood experiences, closing the gap in health disparities, and improving maternal health outcomes.
The Mace Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mace Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $75K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $75,000
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $40,325
- -61.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Mace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Boston University ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $75K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA | Research | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,325 | $168,406 | $235,393 | $75,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $105,558 | $305,086 | $249,528 | $75,000 | 1 |
About The Mace Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Mace Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in North Richland Hills, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mace Foundation is led by Sharon W. Cooper MD, Board President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Sharon W. Cooper MD
Board President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Williams
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$90K (2022)
Quentin Brown
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Whitley
Board Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $90K, to Lisa Williams (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Mace Foundation
How much does The Mace Foundation give each year?
The Mace Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
How large is The Mace Foundation?
The Mace Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What is The Mace Foundation?
The Mace Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in North Richland Hills, TX. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Mace Foundation operate?
The Mace Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Mace Foundation's EIN?
The Mace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3507488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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