Fred & Mary Maas Foundation
Accepts applications
Fred & Mary Maas Foundation is a private foundation in Gettysburg, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,418 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $104,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$208,418
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$104,500
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $236,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $274,200 | 6 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $236,000 | 8 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $208,418 | 9 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lila Hericks 16383 310th Ave, 16383 310th Ave, Gettysburg, SD 57442 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 765-2494 |
| What to submit | Letter, including copy of IRS exemption letter and what the funds are for. |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) organization or local government agencies for the benefit of the public. |
What Fred & Mary Maas Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 9 | $208,418 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg School Gettysburg School | Operating assistance | $104,500 |
| Hoven Volunteer Fire Department Hoven Volunteer Fire Department | Equipment | $30,000 |
| City of Gettysburg City of Gettysburg | Equipment | $20,000 |
| City of Hoven City of Hoven | General equipment | $18,000 |
| Gettysburg School District Foundati Gettysburg School District Foundation | Start up funds | $15,000 |
| Keep Hope Local Inc Keep Hope Local Inc | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Hoven School District Hoven School District | Preschool program support | $5,250 |
| Potter County Sportsmans Club Potter County Sportsmans Club | Supplies | $4,668 |
| Pembroke Cemetery Pembroke Cemetery | Cemetery upkeep | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Monty Harer
- Lila Hericks
- Kim Sheehan
- Austin Lake
- Amber Mikkelsen
Questions people ask
Does Fred & Mary Maas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fred & Mary Maas Foundation give?
$208,418 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Fred & Mary Maas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Monty Harer (President), Lila Hericks (Secretary/Tr), Kim Sheehan (Member) and Austin Lake (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fred & Mary Maas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.