The Masinter Family Foundation
The Masinter Family Foundation was a private foundation based in White Plains, New York. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation closed in 2024, transferring all cash and securities to Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc. - Masinter Family Fund; it therefore appears to have wound down its grantmaking.
The Masinter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Masinter Family Foundation gave $512K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $512,179
- +311.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,398
- +342.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Masinter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing also states that the foundation closed in 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Colonial Road, White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: (212) 697-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Masinter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc - Masinter Family Fund (Securities) ($483K). Together the top 10 received $510K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 46 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida organizations received 97% of grant dollars, followed by New York and Wyoming at 1% each. Connecticut and the District of Columbia each accounted for 0% as rounded in the filing. The largest Florida entries were transfers to the Masinter Family Fund at Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Masinter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 206% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $512K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $512K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc - Masinter Family Fund (Securities) Orlando, FL | Charitable Purpose | $482,670 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc - Masinter Family Fund (Cash) Orlando, FL | Charitable Purpose | $13,509 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival Wilson, WY | Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Katonah, NY | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $17,579 | $549,247 | $512,179 | 13 | $524,939 | $30,268 | $22,205 |
| 2023 | $256,145 | $75,006 | $132,652 | $124,550 | 14 | $130,450 | $58,552 | $20,302 |
| 2022 | $313,791 | $67,693 | $87,026 | $75,450 | 6 | $80,950 | $66,745 | $22,760 |
| 2021 | $333,124 | $167,947 | $178,098 | $167,500 | 5 | $173,100 | $134,313 | $23,942 |
| 2020 | $343,275 | $76,390 | $74,423 | $63,000 | 8 | — | $98,457 | $19,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Masinter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Grand Teton Music Festival describes its mission as engaging, entertaining, educating, and inspiring resident and seasonal communities through musical experiences, primarily classical performances. Connecticut College says it educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $512,179. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $482,670, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $482,670 in securities and $13,509 in cash to Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc. - Masinter Family Fund, both for charitable purposes. Other grants included $3,500 to Grand Teton Music Festival, $3,000 to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, and $2,500 to Connecticut College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edgar M. Masinter, Margery F. Masinter, and Catherine M. Hildenbrand as trustees.
The Masinter Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine M. Hildenbrand
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edgar M. Masinter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margery F. Masinter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Masinter Family Foundation
How much does The Masinter Family Foundation give each year?
The Masinter Family Foundation gave $512K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 14 grants.
What is The Masinter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Masinter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $39,398, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Masinter Family Foundation that year got $100K on average.
Where does The Masinter Family Foundation give grants?
The Masinter Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Masinter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Masinter Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc - Masinter Family Fund (Securities) ($482,670), Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc - Masinter Family Fund (Cash) ($13,509) and Grand Teton Music Festival ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Masinter Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Masinter Family Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Masinter Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Masinter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Masinter Family Foundation's EIN?
The Masinter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7133021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Masinter Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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