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Arthur F Mast Trust

Preselected recipients only Bellefontaine, Ohio · EIN 276728399

Arthur F Mast Trust is a private foundation in Bellefontaine, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $528,220 and the largest $1.1 million. 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 $46,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$52,0001$0
2024$46,0001$0
2025$1.1 million2$0

How to apply

Arthur F Mast 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Arthur F Mast Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio2$1.1 million

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Logan County Education Foundation
Bellefontaine, OH
Scholarships$1.1 million
Individual
OH
Scholarships$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Arthur F Mast Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Arthur F Mast Trust give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $528,220.

Who runs Arthur F Mast Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Chad Ross (Successor Tr).

What does Arthur F Mast Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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