Jeanne and Dennis Masel Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 47-2044444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$174K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,099 and $7,500.
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
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $55,000 |
| Sundance Institute | New York City, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $35,000 |
| Masterpiece international | Crystal Lake, IL | To fund exempt purpose activity | $21,500 |
| Transportation Alternatives | New York, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $10,000 |
| The Berkeley Carroll School | Brooklyn, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $7,500 |
| Watermill Center | New York, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $6,135 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,589 |
| Hayground School Inc | Bridgehampton, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,075 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | New York, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| Ali Forney Center Inc | New York, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $4,145 |
| Independent Curators International | New York, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,744 |
| Artadia (The Art Council Inc) | Brooklyn, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,099 |
| Longhouse Reserve | East Hampton, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | Shelburne, VT | To fund exempt purpose activity | $3,000 |
| OCS Art Services | Brooklyn, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $1,045 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,832 | 16 |
| 2024 | $93,824 | 8 |
| 2023 | $126,518 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349103212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2044444
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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