George Mason University Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $459.3m
- Revenue
- $113.5m
- Investments
- $43.7m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Founding
- 05/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 54-1603842
Organization Overview
George Mason University Foundation Inc is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. George Mason University Foundation Inc 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 06/2020, George Mason University Foundation Inc generated $113.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.9m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, George Mason University Foundation Inc has awarded 79 individual grants totaling $571,663,323. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE AND FURTHER THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1966 TO RECEIVE, MANAGE, INVEST, AND ADMINISTER PRIVATE GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING ENDOWMENT AND REAL PROPERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION'S MAJOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY IS TO DISBURSE DESIGNATED FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, AND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ACADEMIC AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Susan Van Leunen Vice President & CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $178,218 |
Tracy White Dir. Of Real Estate & Investments | 20 | $140,024 | |
Elizabeth Cantrell Controller | 40 | $130,135 | |
Trishana E Bowden President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $74,943 |
Michael E Stievater Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert W Noonan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Henderson Beach Resort Hotel Llc Conference Venue | 6/29/22 | $703,135 |
Affinaquest Llc Software Implementation | 6/29/22 | $516,726 |
Regency Properties Conference Venue | 6/29/22 | $275,325 |
Nash Holdings Llc Marketing | 6/29/22 | $180,372 |
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort And Spa Conference Venue | 6/29/22 | $243,062 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $92,138,223 |
| Investment income | $4,136,201 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,328,705 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,979,999 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $113,505,085 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,178,911 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $233,810 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $893,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $137,774 |
| Other employee benefits | $134,447 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,937 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $326,638 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $169,581 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $41,196 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $437,585 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,883,428 |
| Advertising and promotion | $218,954 |
| Office expenses | $618,694 |
| Information technology | $600,055 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,413,099 |
| Travel | $1,990,670 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,417,864 |
| Interest | $3,894,625 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $774,069 |
| Insurance | $101,250 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $109,871,972 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,814 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,325,644 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $21,937,837 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,014,667 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $202,976,419 |
| Investments—other securities | $43,672,878 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $100,155,086 |
| Total assets | $459,289,058 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,544,760 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $561,999 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $41,614,797 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $22,756,912 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $100,514,749 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $365,871 |
| Total liabilities | $176,359,088 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $282,929,970 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, George Mason University Foundation Inc has awarded $57,175,060 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $28,927,347 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $11,443,119 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SALARY SUPPORT | $10,518,571 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | $3,146,455 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: BENEFITS SUPPORT | $2,407,324 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EMINENT SCHOLARS | $617,727 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that George Mason University Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $51,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bartley J Madden Foundation Naples, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT: CLIMATE CHANGE. | $18,000 |
John E & Sue M Jackson Charitable Trust Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: MERCATUS CENTER | $10,000 |
Bailey Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
Graham Family Foundation Inc Middleburg, VA PURPOSE: GREEN MACHINE ENSEMBLES | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $172,997,815 |
| Earnings | -$33,899,621 |
| Net Contributions | $9,012,711 |
| Other Expense | $5,758,751 |
| Ending Balance | $142,352,154 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $270,966,937 | $425,440,367 |
University Of Kentucky Research Foundation Lexington, KY | $188,775,172 | $369,852,057 |
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc Blacksburg, VA | $2,253,132,781 | $221,999,686 |
George Mason University Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA | $459,289,058 | $113,505,085 |
West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc Morgantown, WV | $1,952,164,791 | $155,430,683 |
University Of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc College Park, MD | $869,831,500 | $109,216,276 |
The University Of Tennessee Foundat Ion Inc Knoxville, TN | $742,610,209 | $198,804,674 |
Nc State Investment Fund Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,930,063,391 | $166,344,497 |
University Of Louisville Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $1,075,988,166 | $43,496,002 |
Old Dominion University Research Foundation Norfolk, VA | $35,170,684 | $51,598,508 |
University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation Charlottesville, VA | $664,692,543 | $80,428,705 |
Unc Health Foundation Inc Chapel Hill, NC | $571,825,040 | $92,147,897 |