Masson-shaffer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-0758342
Foundation Overview
Based in Aliso Viejo, CA, Masson-shaffer Family Foundation has awarded 182 grants totaling $1,793,139 to organizations in Colorado, Texas and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $81,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 23 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
77% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Laguna Beach (39%), Irvine (16%), Orange (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Masson-shaffer Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action In Africa | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Bowers Museum | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Boys Girls Club | $8,792 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Cardinal Hayes | $5,000 | Millbrook, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Chapman University | $55,000 | Orange, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Costa Mesa Historical Society | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Council On Aging Southern Californi | $250 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Orange | $1,912 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Girls Inc | $16,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Go4gold Skating Academy | $8,000 | Shakopee, MN, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Hillcrest Academy | $1,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $1,260 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Laguna Beach Food Pantry | $7,792 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $12,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| National Park Foundation | $6,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,200 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Newport Beach Library | $400 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Orange County Sherrifs | $5,300 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Oc | $50,500 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Usa Water Polo | $1,200 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Other | $104 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Action In Africa | $2,058 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $6,272 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| California Academy Of The Sciences | $2,100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Cardinal Hayes | $6,774 | Millbrook, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $45,000 | Orange, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Costa Mesa Historical Society | $1,531 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Go4gold Skating Academy | $6,000 | Shakopee, MN, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Academy | $1,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $3,700 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | $5,181 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $13,057 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters | $1,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laura's House | $2,081 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $10,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mission Hospital | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal | $10,340 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $5,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Oc | $45,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Usa Water Polo | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Action In Africa | $2,058 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $6,272 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| California Academy Of The Sciences | $2,100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Cardinal Hayes | $6,774 | Millbrook, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $45,000 | Orange, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Costa Mesa Historical Society | $1,531 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Go4gold Skating Academy | $6,000 | Shakopee, MN, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Academy | $1,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $3,700 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | $5,181 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $13,057 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters | $1,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laura's House | $2,081 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $10,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mission Hospital | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal | $10,340 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $5,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Oc | $45,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Usa Water Polo | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Action In Africa | $2,058 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $6,272 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| California Academy Of The Sciences | $2,100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Cardinal Hayes | $6,774 | Millbrook, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $45,000 | Orange, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Costa Mesa Historical Society | $1,531 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Go4gold Skating Academy | $6,000 | Shakopee, MN, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Academy | $1,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $3,700 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | $5,181 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $13,057 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters | $1,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Laura's House | $2,081 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $10,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mission Hospital | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal | $10,340 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $5,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Oc | $45,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Usa Water Polo | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Action In Africa | $1,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Cardinal Hayes | $1,500 | Millbrook, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Chapman University | $50,000 | Orange, CA, US | College Education | 2021 |
| Girls Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $1,200 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters | $1,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Mission Hospital | $5,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Orangewood Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal | $5,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Sheriff's Advisory Council | $5,000 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $5,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Chartiable Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Oc | $11,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Usa Water Polo | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Shattuck-st Mary's School | $5,325 | Fairbault, MN, US | College Education | 2021 |
| Action In Africa | $1,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Cardinal Hayes | $1,500 | Millbrook, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Chapman University | $50,000 | Orange, CA, US | College Education | 2021 |
| Girls Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $1,200 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters | $1,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Mission Hospital | $5,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Orangewood Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal | $5,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Sheriff's Advisory Council | $5,000 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $5,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Chartiable Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Oc | $11,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Usa Water Polo | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Shattuck-st Mary's School | $5,325 | Fairbault, MN, US | College Education | 2021 |
| American Heart | $5,200 | Dallas, TX, US | Chariable Support | 2020 |
| Chapman U | $81,000 | Orange, CA, US | College Education/athletics | 2020 |
| Drenner Kalms | $2,000 | Orange, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Hillcrest Academy | $1,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $25,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Oc | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Council On Aging | $50 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Action In Africa | $1,050 | Aspen, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Gofundme -- Feed Joy | $250 | Redwood City, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Miracles For Kids | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Loyal Order Of Moose | $2,500 | Fawnskin, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Usa Water Polo | $3,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Athletics | 2018 |
| United Way Of Oc | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitbale Support | 2018 |
| Mission Hospital | $5,000 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | Healthcare | 2018 |
| Chapman University | $65,000 | Orange, CA, US | Collfe Education/athletics | 2018 |
| Laguna Beach Hs Water Polo | $100 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | High School Ed And Scholarships | 2018 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $26,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $15,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Grant | 2018 |
| Small Steps For Compassion | $1,750 | San Clemente, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $2,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of Orange | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters | $2,500 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Loyal Order Of Moose | $1,500 | Fawnskin, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $4,123 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Usa Water Polo | $5,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Athletics | 2017 |
| United Way Of Oc | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitbale Support | 2017 |
| Mission Hospital | $12,500 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | Healthcare | 2017 |
| Chapman University | $65,000 | Orange, CA, US | Collfe Education/athletics | 2017 |
| Laguna Beach Hs Water Polo | $100 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | High School Ed And Scholarships | 2017 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $35,750 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Ocean Institute | $20,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Marine Education | 2017 |
| Other Donations | $1,930 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| North Shore Assoc | $3,000 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Families Forward | $2,183 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Uli Foundation | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Hillcrest Academy | $1,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Grant | 2017 |
| Loyal Order Of Moose | $500 | Fawnskin, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $1,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Usa Water Polo | $5,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Athletics | 2016 |
| United Way Of Oc | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitbale Support | 2016 |
| Mission Hospital | $24,711 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | Healthcare | 2016 |
| Chapman University | $65,000 | Orange, CA, US | Collfe Education/athletics | 2016 |
| Laguna Beach Hs Water Polo | $200 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | High School Ed And Scholarships | 2016 |
| Laguna Playhouse | $35,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Ocean Institute | $20,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Marine Education | 2016 |
| Other Donations | $10,200 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Lbhs Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Other Grants & Scholoships | $2,500 | Aliso Viejo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Masson-shaffer Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 33-0758342 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1 POLARIS 180 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Masson-shaffer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vice President | Melinda Masson |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Maurice Masson |
| Secretary | Pierre Masson |
| President | Melena Masson |
Forms 990-PF
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