Maser Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to making charitable contributions to various causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to supporting religious organizations, arts and culture, and environmental conservation. The foundation primarily serves local nonprofits, including churches, art centers, and conservation groups, indicating a focus on community service and cultural enrichment. It operates mainly within Iowa, demonstrating a strong regional commitment to enhancing the quality of life through its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized Iowa nonprofits with local missions (conservation, arts/culture, churches, or community service) seeking one‑off or modest operating/project support and able to submit a brief written request.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Iowa or serves local Iowa communities.
- • Work aligns with conservation, arts/culture, or local church/community causes.
- • Requests are for modest, clearly defined uses and can be described briefly in writing.
- • Organization has some local visibility or an existing local contact or introduction.
Geography
Observed grants are concentrated in Iowa; the latest year shows all awards going to Iowa organizations and the funder's giving footprint is essentially local.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded six distinct recipients in 2024 and nine in prior years, spanning churches, arts groups, and environmental organizations, indicating a moderate variety of independent local grantees.
New Applicants
The filing includes explicit written submission instructions and a named contact, and the foundation funded multiple new recipients in 2023–2024, so unfamiliar local applicants have demonstrably entered the portfolio; however, occasional very large single grants indicate selective award decisions are possible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
