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Frances Masser Charitable Trust

Louisville, Kentucky  ·  EIN 276548145  ·  Private foundation

Frances Masser Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $511K in grants paid and $13.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 28 individual grants from this funder — $2.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$511K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.1M
Total assets
28
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Frances Masser Charitable Trust funds

Frances Masser Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education.

EducationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Frances Masser Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Purdue University Veterinary School - #35-6002041
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
West Lafayette, IN$143K2022
Ncoe Alumni Scholarship Fund - #37-6108563
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
Genoa, IL$143K2022
Purdue University Veterinary School - #35-6002041
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
West Lafayette, IN$107K2023
Ncoe Alumni Scholarship Fund - #37-6108563
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
Genoa, IL$107K2023
Ncoe Alumni Scholarship Fund - #37-6108563
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
Genoa, IL$102K2020
Purdue University Veterinary School - #35-6002041
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
West Lafayette, IN$102K2020
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine - #042-103634
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
Medford, MA$86K2022
Kentucky Humane Society - #61-0463938
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Louisville, KY$86K2022
Animal Care Society - #61-1053516
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Louisville, KY$86K2022
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture - #61-6001218
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CONTINUING THEIR STUDY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT THE AUBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VETERINARY
Lexington, KY$86K2022
University of Illinois Veterinary School - #37-6000511
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
Urbana, IL$86K2022
Ncoe Alumni Scholarship Fund - #37-6108563
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
Genoa, IL$68K2024
Purdue University Veterinary School - #35-6002041
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE SCHOOL.
West Lafayette, IN$68K2024
Animal Care Society - #61-1053516
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Louisville, KY$64K2023
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture - #61-6001218
TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CONTINUING THEIR STUDY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT THE AUBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VETERINARY
Lexington, KY$64K2023

Frances Masser Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$511K
2022$716K
2023$534K
2024$340K

How to apply for funding from Frances Masser Charitable Trust

Frances Masser Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Frances Masser Charitable Trust

Does Frances Masser Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Frances Masser Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Frances Masser Charitable Trust fund?
Frances Masser Charitable Trust's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Purdue University Veterinary School - #35-6002041, Ncoe Alumni Scholarship Fund - #37-6108563, Purdue University Veterinary School - #35-6002041. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Frances Masser Charitable Trust give in grants?
Frances Masser Charitable Trust reported $511K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 28 grants.
Where is Frances Masser Charitable Trust located?
Frances Masser Charitable Trust is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 276548145.
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About this profile. This page is built from Frances Masser Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Frances Masser Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.