AI Summary
The Michael Mason Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $13K distributed among 8 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCIENCE FICTION OUTREACH PROJECT
Chicago, IL
$16.5K
13%
A WINDOW BETWEEN WORLDS
Los Angeles, CA
$15K
12%
LOS ANGELES SCIENCE FANTASY SOCIETY INC
Granada Hills, CA
$13.5K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $13 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include SCIENCE FICTION OUTREACH PROJECT, A WINDOW BETWEEN WORLDS, and LOS ANGELES SCIENCE FANTASY SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL MASON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.