AI Summary
The Robert & Joan Masterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and interested nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $51K across seven grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCRIPPS HEALTH
San Diego, CA
$130K
51%
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING INC
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$20K
8%
THE AURELIA FOUNDATION
Santa Monica, CA
$11K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION give?
THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Florida. 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 THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $51 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include SCRIPPS HEALTH, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING INC, and THE AURELIA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION?
THE ROBERT & JOAN MASTERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.