The Mason Foundation
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.
The Mason Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mason Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $358.333), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,150
- +115.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $358
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225
- Total assets
- $16,738
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mason Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Baptist Church ($1K). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mason Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 333% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $3K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church El Dorado, AR | General Operating | $1,000 |
| South Arkansas Symphony El Dorado, AR | General Operating | $500 |
| South Arkansas Arts Center El Dorado, AR | General Operating | $300 |
| Bible Baptist Church El Dorado, AR | General Operating | $150 |
| Open Hearts Ministries El Dorado, AR | General Operating | $100 |
| South Arkansas Preservation Society El Dorado, AR | General Operating | $100 |
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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 | $16,738 | $7,345 | $3,715 | $2,150 | 6 | $2,150 | $7,345 | $646 |
| 2023 | $13,108 | $387 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 3 | $1,000 | $387 | $711 |
| 2022 | $13,721 | $2,773 | $3,160 | $2,650 | 7 | $2,650 | $2,773 | $850 |
| 2021 | $14,108 | $1,748 | $2,550 | $2,500 | 7 | $2,500 | $1,748 | $1,148 |
| 2020 | $14,910 | $560 | $1,800 | $1,750 | 4 | — | $560 | $1,135 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mason Foundation is led by Richard H. Mason, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard H. Mason
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
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 Mason Foundation
How much does The Mason Foundation give each year?
The Mason Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
What is The Mason Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mason Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $225, and its average grant was $358, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mason Foundation give grants?
The Mason Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were El Dorado, AR (6 grants).
Does The Mason Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mason Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mason Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mason Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Baptist Church ($1,000), South Arkansas Symphony ($500) and South Arkansas Arts Center ($300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mason Foundation?
The Mason Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $646 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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