The Masonry Foundation
To provide high quality education, conduct research for the industry, promote masonry careers, provide grants, and conduct other activities.
The Masonry Foundation at a glance
In short: The Masonry Foundation gave $127K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,500
- +56.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,300
- +56.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,841,776
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Masonry Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Masonry Foundation
Who The Masonry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mason Contractors Association of America ($51K). Together the top 5 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Masonry Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $127K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Contractors Association of America Algonquin, IL | — | $50,500 |
| North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association Hickory, NC | NC Corrections Progr | $26,000 |
| Arizona Masonry Council Chandler, AZ | — | $25,000 |
| Mason Contractors Association of America Upstate NY Chapter New Woodstock, NY | Lunch and Learn | $15,000 |
| Masonry Institute of Tennessee Nashville, TN | University Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,841,776 | $317,626 | $183,646 | $126,500 | 5 | $131,076 |
| 2024 | $5,235,267 | $359,982 | $117,870 | $81,000 | 5 | $92,932 |
| 2023 | $4,622,522 | $335,874 | $73,579 | $50,000 | 2 | $104,289 |
| 2022 | $3,910,739 | $649,286 | $121,286 | $91,000 | 6 | $350,086 |
| 2021 | $4,404,807 | $579,590 | $103,533 | $85,000 | 4 | $163,673 |
About The Masonry Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Masonry Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Algonquin, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $131K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Masonry Foundation is led by John Jacob, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Jacob
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Carney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christian Stein
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heath Holdaway
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeff Buczkiewicz
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mark Kemp
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pete Groetzinger
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Garen Graves
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kent Huntley
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Melvin Hinton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ron Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Neal Adams
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Robert Barnes (2023) — Chairman
- Former: Gary Joyner (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Steve Berry (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Buddie Barnes (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dick Dentinger (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Sutter (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Vacala (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Sutter (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Masonry Foundation
How much does The Masonry Foundation give each year?
The Masonry Foundation gave $127K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $81K across 5 grants.
What is The Masonry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Masonry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,300, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Masonry Foundation give grants?
The Masonry Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and Arizona (20%).
Does The Masonry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Masonry Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Masonry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Masonry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mason Contractors Association of America ($50,500), North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association ($26,000) and Arizona Masonry Council ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Masonry Foundation?
The Masonry Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $318K.
What is The Masonry Foundation?
The Masonry Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Algonquin, IL. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Masonry Foundation's EIN?
The Masonry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0920352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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