Private foundation · EIN 46-1632345 · Pewaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maas 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: 38 grants paid, $136K total, median $2,750. 21% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$136K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in WI
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WISonja j maas scholarship - education fund$20K
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purposes$10K
Florida Golf Coast University FoundationFort Myers, FLTo advance fgcu and its students institution, philanthropy, and needs$6,000
Lee Memorial Health System Foundation IncFort Myers, FLTo further organization's charitable purposes$6,000
Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WITo further organization's charitable purposes$6,000
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VATo further organizations charitable purposes$5,000
KcrwSanta Monica, CATo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
MedshareDecatur, GATo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
Noble Network Charter SchoolsChicago, ILTo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
American ForestsWashington, DCTo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
Metropolitan Family ServicesChicago, ILTo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
National Casagal Association for ChildrenSeattle, WATo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
Arkansas Childrens HospitalLittle Rock, ARTo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
TreepeopleBeverly Hills, CATo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
Love & Love Tennis FoundationPalm Desert, CATo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
Madison Children's MuseumMadison, WITo further organization's charitable purposes$5,000
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest FloridaFort Myers, FLFood distribution to needy families in sw florida$4,000
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of WildlifeSanibel, FLTo further organization's charitable purposes$4,000
Girls on the Run of New OrleansNew Orleans, LATo further organization's charitable purposes$3,000
Waukesha County Community FoundationWaukesha, WITo further organization's charitable purposes$2,500
Children's Scholarship FundNew York, NYTo further organization's charitable purposes$2,500
Reach RescueMundelein, ILTo further organization's charitable purposes$2,500
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYTo further organization's charitable purposes$1,500
Role Model Movement Inc (my Block My Hood My City)Chicago, ILHelp underprivileged kids lower gun violence and have educational/good experiences$1,500
Waukesha Free Clinic at Caroll UniversityWaukesha, WISupport health and well-being of uninsured, underinsured, low-income people$1,500
White House Historical FoundationWashington, DCTo educate the public about the white house and its history$1,500
Heights Foundation IncFort Myers, FLProvide educational and social support to underprivileged families$1,000
The Book Love FoundationNorth Conway, NHProvides classroom libraries to public school teachers who inspire a love of reading$1,000
Oconomowoc Food PantryOconomowoc, WITo further organization's charitable purposes$1,000
Super Scratch FoundationLafayette Hill, PATo further organization's charitable purposes$1,000
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Community CenterMadison, WIProvide youth programs, meals, event spaces, for local community$750
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILSupport training programs for unemployed or underemployed adults; outreach programs$500
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILTo further organization's charitable purposes$500
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILTo further organization's charitable purposes$500
Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, ILTo further organization's charitable purposes$500
Phet Interactive Simulations (university of Colorado)Boulder, COTo further organization's charitable purposes$500
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WITerra fund for geoscience$300
The Against Malaria FoundationKansas City, MOEducation and prevention/mitigation$250

By state: Wisconsin 8 · California 4 · Florida 5 · Illinois 8 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Maas Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Duane a Maas, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Maas 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 Maas Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $136K across 38 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Maas Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (8 grants), California (4 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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