Masson-Shaffer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAliso Viejo, California · EIN 33-0758342 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| United Way of OC | Irvine, CA | Charitable support | $41,000 |
| Bowers Museum | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable support | $30,000 |
| Girls Inc | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Charitable support | $9,000 |
| Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Co | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable support | $7,500 |
| Boys Girls Club | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable support | $6,272 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Laguna Art Museum | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable support | $1,200 |
| Hillcrest Academy | Temecula, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable support | $682 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | San Clemente, CA | Charitable support | $100 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($41,962). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208,716 | 17 |
| 2023 | $212,710 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0758342
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.