Frances Masser Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Frances Masser Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Clearwater, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $40,800 and the largest $68,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$340,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$40,800
- Largest grant$68,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $534,482 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $534,482 | 7 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 7 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Frances Masser Charitable Trust 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 Frances Masser Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | $122,400 |
| Illinois | 2 | $108,800 |
| Indiana | 1 | $68,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ncoe Alumni Scholarship Fund - #37-6108563 | To fund scholarships at the school. | $68,000 |
| Purdue University Veterinary School - #35-6002041 | To fund scholarships at the school. | $68,000 |
| Animal Care Society - #61-1053516 | Unrestricted donation | $40,800 |
| Kentucky Humane Society - #61-0463938 | Unrestricted donation | $40,800 |
| Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine - #042-103634 | To fund scholarships at the school. | $40,800 |
| University of Illinois Veterinary School - #37-6000511 | To fund scholarships at the school. | $40,800 |
| University of Kentucky College of Agriculture - #61-6001218 | To fund scholarships for students interested in continuing their study of veterinary medicine at the auburn university school of veterinary medicine through the southern regional education board plan. | $40,800 |
Officers and trustees
- T Craig Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Frances Masser Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frances Masser Charitable Trust give?
$340,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $40,800.
Who runs Frances Masser Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists T Craig Wilson (Trustee).
What does Frances Masser Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and health.