Benard L Maas Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakewood Ranch, Florida · EIN 38-6096405 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$603K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Camps | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General fund | $100,000 |
| Encore Theater | Dexter, MI | General fund | $50,000 |
| Fidf | Southfield, MI | General fund | $50,000 |
| Megan David Adom | Beachwood, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Clasic Academy of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | General fund | $48,655 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy | Clevland, OH | General fund | $34,000 |
| Mote Marine Lab | Sarasota, FL | General fund | $33,000 |
| Fidf | Southfield, MI | General fund | $25,000 |
| Megan David Adom | Beachwood, OH | General fund | $25,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers | Staten Island, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Berkley, MI | General fund | $15,000 |
| K 9'S for Warriors | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritians Purse | Boone, NC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Shriners Childern | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children | Memphis, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Clonlara School | Ann Arbor, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Rochester Hills, MI | General fund | $7,500 |
| Our Military Kids | Mclean, VA | General fund | $7,500 |
| Special Olympics | Troy, MI | General fund | $7,500 |
| Talias Legacy | Oviedo, FL | General fund | $7,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Ann Arbor, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Building Homes for Heros | Valley Stream, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Detroit Goodfellow | Detroit, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ryder Buck Scholarship | LA Canada, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sos Community Services | Ypsilanti, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| VFW | Lansing, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force | Dallas, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Fraternal Order of Police | Nashville, TN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Kahn Acadamy | Mountain View, CA | General fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $603,155 | 33 |
| 2024 | $508,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $448,200 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600869349100420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6096405
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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