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.
Public Charity
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in FAIRFAX, VA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $116.4M, expenses of $89.9M, total assets of $554.3M. Imperigo tracks 446 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $99.0M.
EIN: 541603842
FAIRFAX, VA
Single Organization Support
NTEE: B11
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$116.4M
Total Expenses$89.9M
Total Assets$554.3M
Grant Records446
Funding Total$99.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at George Mason University Foundation Inc
How George Mason University Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$3
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $96 for programs
$96
The foundation's major program activity is to disburse designated funds in support of scholarships, fellowships, awards, and general operating expenses of the university's academic and other departments
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
TO SUPPORT THE ORG'S EFFORTS RELATED TO CLEAN ENERGY AND POLLUTION MITIGATION
$502,500
CENTER FOR THE ARTS RENOVATION FUND
$316,667
GRANTS
$32,796
COSTELLO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CORPORATE PARTNERS PROGRAM, FOR THE DEANS OFFICE
$25,000
TO SUPPORT THE 2025 CONFLICT RESOLUTION YOUTH SUMMIT
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 446 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Anil Sharma
TRUSTEE
Anirban Chakrabarti
SECRETARY
Brian C Drummond
CONTROLLER
Carrie J Rose
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE (AS OF 07/2024)
Charles Stimson
TRUSTEE
Christina L Williams
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116.4M | $89.9M | $554.3M |
| 2024 | $145.7M | $136.4M | $498.7M |
| 2023 | $123.2M | $82.1M | $512.6M |
| 2022 | $138.5M | $87.9M | $466.8M |
| 2021 | $110.3M | $85.5M | $511.7M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $110.3M to $116.4M (+5%), with total assets most recently reported at $554.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.