California Masonic Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 237013074 · Private foundation
California Masonic Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.4M in giving and $48.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 77 individual grants from this funder — $9.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What California Masonic Foundation funds
California Masonic Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, libraries & literacy.
Populations it has supported include children, families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Homes of California TO SUPPORT THE LET'S WRITE THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN IN 2018 | San Francisco, CA | $1.9M | 2018 |
| Masonic Homes of California TO SUPPORT THE LET'S WRITE THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $523K | 2019 |
| Raising a Reader TO IMPROVE CHILD LITERACY, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF CALIFORNIAS CHILDREN TO READ, LEARN AND SUCCEED. | Redwood City, CA | $458K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from California Masonic Foundation
California Masonic Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at freemason.org.
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Frequently asked questions about California Masonic Foundation
- Does California Masonic Foundation accept grant applications?
- California Masonic Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does California Masonic Foundation fund?
- California Masonic Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Masonic Homes of California, Raising a Reader. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does California Masonic Foundation give in grants?
- California Masonic Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 77 grants.
- Where is California Masonic Foundation located?
- California Masonic Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237013074.
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