George Mason University Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Fairfax, Virginia · EIN 54-1603842
- Virginia
- Fairfax
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Virginia
- Total giving
- $62MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $550MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1966 TO RECEIVE, MANAGE, INVEST, AND ADMINISTER PRIVATE GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercatus Center | $25M | 2023 |
| George Mason University | $8.5M | 2023 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $78K | 2023 |
| Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia | $63K | 2023 |
| Oil & Gas Action Network | $40K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: gmuf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.