THE CARLOS & MARGUERITE MASON FDN
Annual Giving
$5.1M+11% YoY
Grants
10
Median Grant
$375K
Organizations Funded
9
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Responds to the needs of Georgia residents in the area of organ transplantation, specifically providing financial assistance to needy Georgia residents requiring transplants of eyes, kidneys, hearts, and other human organs. Up to 25% of trust income may be used for researching methods of improving organ transplantation.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Financial assistance for organ transplant recipients in Georgia; capital improvements including new buildings, equipment, furniture, and facility renovations; start-up grants for new programs addressing financial challenges; research grants for improving transplant methods (up to 25% of income); challenge and matching grant proposals.
How to Apply
Applications accepted year-round but must be submitted by June 30 for annual grant meeting review. Create grant seeker account through Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services portal. All communication through Wells Fargo at 1-888-235-4351 or grantadministration@wellsfargo.com. Grants typically for up to three years with periodic reporting required.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund endowments, goodwill advertising, projects intended to supplant current funding sources, indirect or overhead costs associated with academic or governmental institutions, or grants to individuals. Requires Georgia 501(c)(3) organizations only.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.1M
Grants
10
Median
$375K
States
2
$4.6M
Grants
7
Median
$325K
States
1
$5.7M
Grants
9
Median
$525K
States
1
Grant Size Distribution
$375K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100K
Smallest
$175K
25th Pctile
$500K
75th Pctile
$2.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $175K and $500K.
Largest Recent Grants
$2.0M
2024
GEORGIA TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION INC
GA · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
$650K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATIO
GA · GENERAL SUPPORT
$500K
2024
ATLANTA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
GA · ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM
$500K
2024
CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC
GA · GENERAL OPERATING
$400K
2024
EMORY UNIVERSITY
GA · GENERAL OPERATING
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.