Mason Ave Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mason Ave Family Foundation is a private foundation in Webster Groves, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $315,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$315,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $932,045 the year before.
53% 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 | $996,741 | 17 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $932,045 | 20 | $22.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 15 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Mason Ave Family 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 Mason Ave Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 13 | $987,796 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $63,964 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis University High School | Fund of need | $315,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Fund of need | $100,000 |
| Journeys of Hope | Fund of need | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Forgotten | Fund of need | $100,000 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation | Fund of need | $100,000 |
| Ambassadors of Father's House | Fund of need | $63,964 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Fund of need | $50,000 |
| The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation Inc | Fund of need | $50,000 |
| Hope Ignites St Loius - Boys Hope Girls Hope | Fund of need | $50,000 |
| Babson Rugby Development Inc | Fund of need | $50,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | Fund of need | $45,000 |
| Archdiocese of Saint Louis | Fund of need | $35,000 |
| Kenrick-Glennon Seminary | Fund of need | $25,000 |
| Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation | Fund of need | $10,000 |
| Keen Saint Louis | Fund of need | $7,796 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard S Dino Jr
- Carrie N Dino
- David Byrne
Questions people ask
Does Mason Ave Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mason Ave Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Mason Ave Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard S Dino Jr (Trustee), Carrie N Dino (Trustee) and David Byrne (Trustee).
What does Mason Ave Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.