Mason Schools Foundation
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $227.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mason, OH
- Founding
- 08/2008
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 26-2662719
Organization Overview
Mason Schools Foundation is located in Mason, OH. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mason Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Mason Schools Foundation generated $227.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $159.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MASON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS FOUNDED ON THE CONCEPT OF HELPING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TAKE STUDENTS ABOVE AND BEYOND IN ACADEMICS, ARTS AND ATHLETICS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE MASON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION HAS FUNDED GRANTS AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO HELP CREATE EXTRAORDINARY LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN OUR SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING THE DISTRICT THROUGH TIMES OF MASSIVE CHANGES IN EDUCATION BY FUNDING GRANTS THAT ENABLE INNOVATION, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE MHS FOREIGN LANGUAGE LAB, THE MMS CODING AND ROBOTICS COURSES, AUTHOR VISITS, STEAM AND STEM LABS, OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION ENSURES THAT NO MASON STUDENT STARTS THE SCHOOL YEAR WITHOUT THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES THEY NEED AND HAS HELPED MORE THAN 2,000 AT-RISK STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MASON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FUNDS ANNUAL GRANTS ACROSS ALL SCHOOLS STARTING WITH BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ALL STUDENTS IN FINANCIAL NEED. THIS YEAR, GRANTS INCLUDED A REFRESH OF THE MHS FOREIGN LANGUAGE LAB FEATURING INDIVIDUAL STUDENT STATIONS THAT ALLOW THE TEACHER TO FACILITATE CONVERSATIONS AND FOR STUDENTS TO PRACTICE SPEAKING AND LISTENING WITH IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK. ADDITIONAL GRANTS INCLUDE AN OUTDOOR SENSORY PATH AT MECC, TUNERS FOR THE MMS BAND, DIVERSE LITERATURE AND GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR CLASSROOM LIBRARIES, CAREER TASK KITS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, ENGINEERING CLASS SUPPLIES AND AN ART INSTALLATION AT MASON ELEMENTARY COMPLETE WITH AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE.ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT GRANT ACROSS THE DISTRICT WAS THE INNOVATIVE CATALYST PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED FOCUSED OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS TO REQUEST GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO DRIVE CHANGE AND SUPPORT THE DISTRICTS FOCUS AREAS OF INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE, CULTURE AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING.
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP GRANTS ARE GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS THAT HOUSE STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 AND HOST PROACTIVE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES WITH THE MASON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MASON INTERMEDIATES LIFT PROGRAM, MASON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS KINDERGARTEN LAUNCH PADS, SUPPLIES FOR THE MI MUSICAL AND CLASSROOM FURNISHINGS FOR PERSONALIZED LEARNING
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marsha Wise Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alicia Farbstein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathalie Neuburger President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mindy Patton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lina Patel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey Carson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $183,292 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $183,292 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $44,586 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $227,878 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $104,496 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,954 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,672 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $3,769 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,080 |
| All other expenses | $288 |
| Total functional expenses | $159,344 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,569 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,390 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $929,517 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,091,476 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $67,312 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $67,312 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,024,164 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,091,476 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Mason Schools Foundation has recieved totaling $5,831.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $2,975 |
Fidelity Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS TO EDUCATION | $1,990 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $425 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $391 |
Fidelity Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS TO EDUCATION | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vista Foundation Hershey, PA | $12,658,681 | $12,905,128 |
Storehouse For Teachers Pittsburgh, PA | $4,365,823 | $11,202,988 |
Kentucky Educational Development Corporation Ashland, KY | $6,070,827 | $11,298,796 |
Elevate 215 Philadelphia, PA | $9,991,857 | $10,518,985 |
Battelle For Kids Hilliard, OH | $8,986,527 | $5,810,919 |
Mastery Charter Schools Foundation Philadelphia, PA | $112,317,090 | $8,533,885 |
Van Wert County Foundation Van Wert, OH | $84,063,134 | $5,243,606 |
Middlebury Community Schools Employee Benefit Trust Middlebury, IN | $1,426,617 | $4,992,187 |
Carrol W Hirsch Ta Brooklyn, OH | $78 | $994,416 |
Ohio Foundation Of Independent Colleges Inc Columbus, OH | $10,019,771 | $4,357,939 |
Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $8,991,095 | $5,839,882 |
Sme Education Foundation Southfield, MI | $34,257,056 | $11,054,523 |