Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,832 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,038 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,832
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,038
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,824 the year before.
81% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,518 | 9 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $93,824 | 8 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $173,832 | 16 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $149,332 |
| Illinois | 1 | $21,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum | To fund exempt purpose activity | $55,000 |
| Sundance Institute | To fund exempt purpose activity | $35,000 |
| Masterpiece international | To fund exempt purpose activity | $21,500 |
| Transportation Alternatives | To fund exempt purpose activity | $10,000 |
| The Berkeley Carroll School | To fund exempt purpose activity | $7,500 |
| Watermill Center | To fund exempt purpose activity | $6,135 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,589 |
| Hayground School Inc | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,075 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| Ali Forney Center Inc | To fund exempt purpose activity | $4,145 |
| Independent Curators International | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,744 |
| Artadia (The Art Council Inc) | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,099 |
| Longhouse Reserve | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,000 |
| OCS Art Services | To fund exempt purpose activity | $1,045 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanette Masel
- Dennis Masel
- Andrew Palmer
Questions people ask
Does Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc give?
$173,832 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,038.
Who runs Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeanette Masel (Director), Dennis Masel (Director) and Andrew Palmer (Director).
What does Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.