The Joanne E Masin Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoca Grande, Florida · EIN 46-4716800 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$294K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$268K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
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
70% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River Museum (Connecticut River Foundation at Steamboat Dock) | Essex, CT | General Charitable | $190,000 |
| Jacks Galore Inc | Washington, MA | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Boca Grande Womens Club Inc | Boca Grande, FL | General Charitable | $12,000 |
| Boca Grande Pre-School | Boca Grande, FL | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Assoc | Boca Grande, FL | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| CT River Conservancy | Greenfield, MA | General Charitable | $7,500 |
| Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation Inc | Ivoryton, CT | General Charitable | $6,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | Boca Grande, FL | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc | Old Lyme, CT | General Charitble | $5,000 |
| The Island School | New York, NY | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Essex Fire Department | Essex, CT | General Charitable | $4,000 |
| Barrier Island Park Society | Boca Grande, FL | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Center for Whale Research | Friday Harbor, WA | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Essex Board of Trade | Essex, CT | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Essex Elementary School Foundation Inc | Essex, CT | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Essex Foundation | Essex, CT | General Charitable | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | General Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boca Grande Arts Center | Boca Grande, FL | General Charitable | $1,250 |
| Boca Grande Historical Society Inc | Boca Grande, FL | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation Middlesex County | Middletown, CT | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Music School | Trappe, PA | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Essex Historical Society | Essex, CT | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Essex Ambulance Association | Ivoryton, CT | General Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $163,839 | 19 |
| 2022 | $587,750 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622269349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4716800
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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