Benard L Maas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Benard L Maas Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $603,155 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$603,155
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $508,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $448,200 | 39 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $508,500 | 39 | $11,243 |
| 2025 | $603,155 | 33 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
Benard L Maas 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 Benard L Maas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $285,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $114,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $99,155 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $12,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Camps | General fund | $100,000 |
| Encore Theater | General fund | $50,000 |
| Fidf | General fund | $50,000 |
| Megan David Adom | General fund | $50,000 |
| Clasic Academy of Sarasota | General fund | $48,655 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy | General fund | $34,000 |
| Mote Marine Lab | General fund | $33,000 |
| Fidf | General fund | $25,000 |
| Megan David Adom | General fund | $25,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers | General fund | $25,000 |
| Stand With US | General fund | $15,000 |
| Yad Ezra | General fund | $15,000 |
| K 9'S for Warriors | General fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritians Purse | General fund | $10,000 |
| Shriners Childern | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children | General fund | $10,000 |
| Clonlara School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | General fund | $7,500 |
| Our Military Kids | General fund | $7,500 |
| Special Olympics | General fund | $7,500 |
| Talias Legacy | General fund | $7,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| Building Homes for Heros | General fund | $5,000 |
| Detroit Goodfellow | General fund | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General fund | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ryder Buck Scholarship | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sos Community Services | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Independence Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| VFW | General fund | $5,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force | General fund | $2,500 |
| Fraternal Order of Police | General fund | $2,500 |
| Kahn Acadamy | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew T Engelbert
- David E Engelbert
- Lynn H Engelrbert
- Ariel Engelbert
Questions people ask
Does Benard L Maas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benard L Maas Foundation give?
$603,155 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Benard L Maas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew T Engelbert (President/Di), David E Engelbert (Vp/Dir/Treas), Lynn H Engelrbert (Dir/Secretar) and Ariel Engelbert (Secretary).
What does Benard L Maas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.