The Mason Foundation

EL DORADO, AR EIN: 58-1712273

The Mason Foundation is a private foundation, based in EL DORADO, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $7K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17K

+27.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$2K

+115.0% YoY

Grant Count

6

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$358.333

+7.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mason Foundation reported a distributable amount of $646 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Mason Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Mason Foundation is a private foundation, based in EL DORADO, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $7K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

El DoradoHot SpringsLittle RockNewton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2K$4K$6K$8K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$16,738$13,108$13,721
Revenue$7,345$387$2,773
Expenses$3,715$1,000$3,160
Qualifying Distributions$2,150$1,000$2,650
Net Investment Income$7,345$387$2,773
Distributable Amount$646$711$850

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$662.5$1K$2K$3K4 grants20207 grants20217 grants20223 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH$1KSOUTH ARKANSAS SYMPHONY$500SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER$300BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH$150OPEN HEARTS MINISTRIES$100SOUTH ARKANSAS PRESERVAT…$100

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

27<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Baptist Church ($1,000), South Arkansas Symphony ($500), South Arkansas Arts Center ($300).

RecipientPurposeAmount
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER EL DORADO, ARGENERAL OPERATING$300
SOUTH ARKANSAS SYMPHONY EL DORADO, ARGENERAL OPERATING$500
OPEN HEARTS MINISTRIES EL DORADO, ARGENERAL OPERATING$100
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH EL DORADO, ARGENERAL OPERATING$150
SOUTH ARKANSAS PRESERVATION SOCIETY EL DORADO, ARGENERAL OPERATING$100
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EL DORADO, ARGENERAL OPERATING$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
RICHARD H MASONDIRECTOR0.2

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is The Mason Foundation?

As of 2024, The Mason Foundation holds $17K in total assets with $7K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $2K in 2024.

Where does The Mason Foundation operate?

The Mason Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Texas.

What size grants does The Mason Foundation award?

In 2024, The Mason Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $2K — an average of about $358.333 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Mason Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Mason Foundation reported a distributable amount of $646 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Mason Foundation's EIN?

The Mason Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1712273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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