Private foundation · EIN 13-5562227 · Whitestone, New York · Health care

German Masonic Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $539K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$1.1M
Median grant
$539K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Donor Advised FundNew York, NYTo provide support and improve the quality of life, health and independence of the aged and aging.$1.0M
Various Organized CharitiesWhitstone, NYTo further and promote educational, social and charitable purposes for both the masonic and non-masonic communities.$36K

About this foundation

German Masonic Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Whitestone, New York, administered in care of Richard a Katz, tax-exempt since 1944. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does German Masonic Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does German Masonic Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 2 grants, a median of $539K.

Where does German Masonic Charitable Foundation Inc give?

New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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