Private foundation · EIN 95-6812685 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Maurice J Masserini Charitable Trust

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: 23 grants paid, $210K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$210K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Solutions for Change IncVista, CAGeneral operating$15K
San Diego Seniors Community FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
Home Start IncorporatedSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
San Diego Master ChoraleSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Community HousingworksSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Pro Kids Golf Academy IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Monarch School ProjectSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Curebound IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPortland, ORGeneral operating$10K
Scripps HealthLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$10K
San Diego Blood BankSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegoLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$10K
San Diego Rescue Mission IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Rancho Coastal Humane SocietyEncinitas, CAGeneral operating$10K
CASA de AmparoSan Marcos, CAGeneral operating$10K
Center for Community SolutionsSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Art of ElanSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Outside the LensSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Southwest Sports Wellness FoundationChula Vista, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Star PalSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Oceanside Museum of ArtOceanside, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Assistance League of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
LA Jolla Historical SocietyLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$5,000

By state: California 22 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Maurice J Masserini Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank N a 802773, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Maurice J Masserini Charitable Trust 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 Maurice J Masserini Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Maurice J Masserini Charitable Trust give?

California (22 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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