CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The California Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the filing year 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $1.6 million across 23 grantees.
Mission Statement
APPLICATION OF MASONIC PRINCIPLES IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA
San Francisco, CA
$5.2M
38%
Raising A Reader
Milpitas, CA
$3M
22%
GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CALIFORNIA
San Francisco, CA
$1.6M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$38K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION?
No. CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION give?
CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Michigan, and Virginia. 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 CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MASONIC HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, Raising A Reader, and GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION?
CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.