The Richard and Susan Master Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEaston, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-2728225 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,700.
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
15% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $1,500,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Justice Institute | Easton, PA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| National Museum of Industrial History | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Spotlight Pa | Harrisburg, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Easton | Easton, PA | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Northampton Community College | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $11,700 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Reading, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Health and Democracy | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lehigh County Humane Society | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of the Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Critical Support Fund | Easton, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wdiy 881 Fm | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $4,400 |
| Center for Humanistic Change | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Icehouse Performing Arts Collaborative | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Public Citizen in Washington DC | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Community Action Committee of Lv | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| J Street - Education Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tikva Children's School | West Caldwell, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of Indian Culture | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,708,350 | 20 |
| 2024 | $262,825 | 17 |
| 2023 | $381,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102054
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2728225
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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