Mason Schools Foundation
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $251.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mason, OH
- Founding
- 08/2008
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- 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 06/2024, Mason Schools Foundation generated $251.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $195.4k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 9 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
2024
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 CHANGE IN EDUCATION BY FUNDING GRANTS THAT ENABLE INNOVATION, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE MHS FOREIGN LANGUAGE LAB, THE MMS CODING AND ROBOTICS COURSE, STEAM LABS, AUTHOR VISITS, OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS AND INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE INITIATIVES INCLUDING BOOKS WITH WITH WINDOWS AND MIRRORS. THE FOUNDATION ENSURES THAT NO MASON STUDENT STARTS THE SCHOOL YEAR WITHOUT THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED TO SUCCEED AND HAS HELPED MORE THAN 2100 FINANCIALLY AT-RISK STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE 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 MECCS PLAYGROUND WELLNESS PATH, AN ELEMENTARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACES AT MI AND WMHS, AN INFANT SIMULATION EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS, CONNECTION KITS FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS DESIGNED TO FOSTER GREATER STUDENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS FOR POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH, HISTORY ARTIFACT BOXES AT ME, THE LAUNCH OF THE MMS ADAPTIVE CHEER TEAM, THE SAFE-RIDER SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM AND WINDOW AND MIRRORS COMMUNITY EVENTS.
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP GRANTS ARE PROGRAMS MSF SUPPORTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN GRADES K-8 THAT HOST STRONG FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS WITH THE MASON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMS THIS YEAR INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH WITH PEACE CORNERS IN CLASSROOMS AT MECC, MUSIC THERAPY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AT MI, A NEW SOUND SYSTEM FOR MI TO BETTER COMMUNICATE AND USE THEIR REMODELED SPACE, SUPPORT FOR THE MMS DIFFERENCE MAKERS PROGRAM, VISITS FROM THE CRITTER GUY AT ME AND SPIRIT WEAR SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirsten Lupinski Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Colleen Roe Exited 224 Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alicia Farbstein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marsha Wise Exited 1223 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tracey Carson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Marie Marietta 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 | $220,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,684 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $30,812 |
| 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 | $251,496 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $123,020 |
| 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 | $2,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,022 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,768 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $11,047 |
| 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 | $1,287 |
| All other expenses | $194 |
| Total functional expenses | $195,376 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $114,637 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,394 |
| 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 | $1,237,750 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,378,781 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $69,499 |
| 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 | $69,499 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,309,282 |
| 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 | $1,378,781 |