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Masserini Maurice J TUA

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 956812685

Masserini Maurice J TUA is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $187,300 the year before.

65% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$195,50021$4.5 million
2024$187,30019$4.8 million
2025$210,00023$5.2 million

How to apply

Masserini Maurice J TUA 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Masserini Maurice J TUA funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California22$200,000
Oregon1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 23 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Solutions for Change Inc
Vista, CA
General operating$15,000
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation
San Diego, CA
General operating$15,000
Home Start Incorporated
San Diego, CA
General operating$15,000
San Diego Master Chorale
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Community Housingworks
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Pro Kids Golf Academy Inc
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Monarch School Project
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Curebound Inc
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Portland, OR
General operating$10,000
Scripps Health
La Jolla, CA
General operating$10,000
San Diego Blood Bank
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
La Jolla, CA
General operating$10,000
San Diego Rescue Mission Inc
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Encinitas, CA
General operating$10,000
Casa de Amparo
San Marcos, CA
General operating$10,000
Center for Community Solutions
San Diego, CA
General operating$10,000
Art of Elan
San Diego, CA
General operating$5,000
Outside the Lens
San Diego, CA
General operating$5,000
Southwest Sports Wellness Foundation
Chula Vista, CA
General operating$5,000
Star Pal
San Diego, CA
General operating$5,000
Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside, CA
General operating$5,000
Assistance League of Greater San Diego
San Diego, CA
General operating$5,000
La Jolla Historical Society
La Jolla, CA
General operating$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Masserini Maurice J TUA accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Masserini Maurice J TUA give?

$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Masserini Maurice J TUA?

Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Masserini Maurice J TUA fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.

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