Masek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Masek Foundation is a private foundation in Gering, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $155,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $155,000 | 19 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 20 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Masek 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 Masek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 7 | $66,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $47,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $9,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $7,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haitian Health Foundation Haitian Health Foundation | Purchase of food, clothing , shelter | $25,000 |
| Cirrus House Cirrus House | Purchase of food, clothing, shelter | $24,000 |
| Amos Health & Hope Amos Health & Hope | Purchase of food, clothing, shelter | $17,000 |
| Potters Wheel Inc Potters Wheel Inc | Purchase food, clothing, shelter | $16,500 |
| Bethlehem Holy Child Program Corp Bethlehem Holy Child Program Corp | Purchase food, clothing, shelter | $14,000 |
| Food for the Poor Food for the Poor | Purchase of food, clothing, shelter | $12,000 |
| Un Mundo Un Mundo | Provide assistance to impoverished | $9,000 |
| Scotts Bluff County Habitat for Hum Habitat for Humanity | Provide low income housing | $8,500 |
| Wellspring Hardship Fund Wellspring Hardship Fund | Purchase food, clothing, shelter | $8,000 |
| Hospital Atitlan Hospital Atitlan | Purchase of food, clothing, shelter | $7,000 |
| Abraham Project Inc Israel Medical Center | Purchase food, clothing, shelter | $7,000 |
| St Francis Mission St Francis Mission | Purchase food, clothing, shelter | $7,000 |
| Child Aid FBO Fundit Child Aid FBO Fundit | Purchase food, clothing, shelter | $7,000 |
| Siena Francis House Siena Francis House | Purchase of food, clothing, shelter | $6,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach | Purchase food, clothing, & shelter | $6,000 |
| Food for Thought Food for Thought | Purchase food | $4,000 |
| Casa Franciscana Outreach Casa Franciscana Outreach | Purchase food, clothing, shelter | $4,000 |
| Northfield Haven Inc Northfield Haven Inc | Provide housing for disabled adults | $4,000 |
| Lander Care and Share Lander Care and Share | Purchase food | $3,000 |
| Benedictine Mission House Benedictine Mission House | Purchase of food, clothing, shelter | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Masek
- Jason Masek
- Miguel Tello
- Pat Grewe
Questions people ask
Does Masek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Masek Foundation give?
$190,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Masek Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joe Masek (President), Jason Masek (Vice Preside), Miguel Tello (Secretary) and Pat Grewe (Treasurer).
What does Masek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, food and hunger and health.