Private foundation · EIN 20-2148061 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helen and Olga Masakowska Charitable Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $76K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$76K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sisters Servants Mary ImmaculateSloatsburg, NYUnrestricted general$25K
St Josaphat Ukranian ArcheparchyPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted general$25K
Sisters of St Basil the GreatFox Chase Manor, PAUnrestricted general$25K

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Helen and Olga Masakowska Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Merrill Lynch Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Helen and Olga Masakowska Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Helen and Olga Masakowska Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $76K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Helen and Olga Masakowska Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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