Mas Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mas Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rolling Hills Estates, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $12,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$700
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,500 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 42 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $69,500 | 56 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 59 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Mas Family Charitable Foundation 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 Mas Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $28,600 |
| California | 16 | $20,200 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $12,700 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $8,100 |
| Florida | 8 | $5,600 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $5,200 |
| New York | 4 | $2,800 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2,100 |
| Illinois | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pongo Fund | Pet food bank | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Scientific study | $10,000 |
| MDS Foundation | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Cashs Crew Inc | Animal care | $8,000 |
| Dovelweis Emergency Animal Hospital Inc | Animal care | $8,000 |
| Northwest Animal Companions | Animal care | $8,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Scientific | $5,000 |
| Alsast Jude Children's Research Hospital | Children and families | $4,000 |
| Animals' Angels | Animal cruelty prevention | $1,000 |
| St Augustine Wild Reserve | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Aylas Acres | No-kill animal resuce | $900 |
| ASPCA | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $800 |
| Save-A-Pet Inc | Animal cruelty prevention | $800 |
| Animal Equality | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Compassion Without Borders | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Defenders of Animal Rights Inc | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Native animal and plant protection | $700 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Feeding Pets of Homeless | Animal welfare | $700 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | Horse rescue | $700 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse | Horse rescue | $700 |
| Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue | Greyhound rescue | $700 |
| Guardians of Rescue | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Humane Farming Association | Farm animal care | $700 |
| Humane Society International | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Humane Society of the US | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Ifaw | Animal conservation | $700 |
| Internaltional Animal Rescue | Animal rescue | $700 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $700 |
| Jane Goodall | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Keepers of the Wild Nature Park | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Lange Foundation | Animal rescue | $700 |
| Last Chance for Animals | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Lions Tigers and Bears | Animal sanctuary | $700 |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Animal rescue | $700 |
| Network for Animals | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| North Shore Animal League | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
| Peta | Animal cruelty prevention | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Jolene Merritt
- Shari Davison
- Madeline Debartolo
Questions people ask
Does Mas Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mas Family Charitable Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $700.
Who runs Mas Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jolene Merritt (Director), Shari Davison (Director) and Madeline Debartolo (Director and President).
What does Mas Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and science and research.