Fred Maytag Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Fred Maytag Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.2 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$55.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.5 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.5 million | 67 | $51.3 million |
| 2024 | $7.2 million | 62 | $55.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | FMFF 3701 Sacramento St 369, San Francisco, CA 94118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 673-3733 |
| What to submit | Proposal format |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted march 1st and september 1st, |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to newton and central Iowa organizations |
What Fred Maytag Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 28 | $3.9 million |
| California | 5 | $1.7 million |
| New York | 5 | $295,175 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $227,993 |
| Indiana | 1 | $201,024 |
| Virginia | 2 | $185,714 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $185,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $150,205 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $65,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $62,130 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newton YMCA | Capital campaign project | $2.0 million |
| Save the Redwoods League | Sonoma coast redwood forest acquisitions | $1.3 million |
| Wesleylife | Park centre memory care campaign | $494,396 |
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | Emergency room renovation capital campaign | $302,179 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | 2024 grant awards - general support | $301,137 |
| Friends of Craft Inc | 2024 grant awards - general support | $201,024 |
| Free to Choose | 2024 grant awards - general support | $197,993 |
| Direct Relief | Hurricane milton relief | $150,108 |
| The Leland Stanford | 2024 grant awards - general support | $148,458 |
| Nature Conservancy | 2024 grant awards - general support | $135,714 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Mid-Iowa Council | 2024 grant awards - general support | $100,205 |
| The New Criterion | 2024 grant awards - general support | $100,000 |
| Clearview Recovery | 2024 grant awards - general support | $84,618 |
| Newton Shooting Sports | 2024 grant awards - general support | $70,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | 2024 grant awards - general support | $65,000 |
| Vna Health - Palliative Care & Hospice | 2024 grant awards - general support | $65,000 |
| Grout Museum District | 2024 grant awards - general support | $60,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History | 2024 grant awards - general support | $55,175 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross - Iowa Region | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Central College | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Institute for Justice | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Jasper County Historical Museum | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Newton YMCA Community Center | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Property & Environmental Research Center | 2024 grant awards - general support | $50,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | 2024 grant awards - general support | $45,000 |
| Ballet Theatre of Des Moines | 2024 grant awards - general support | $40,000 |
| Wesley Retirement Services | 2024 grant awards - general support | $40,000 |
| Civic Music Association | 2024 grant awards - general support | $35,000 |
| Darksky International | 2024 grant awards - general support | $35,000 |
| Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc | 2024 grant awards - general support | $35,000 |
| Amanda the Panda | 2024 grant awards - general support | $30,000 |
| Children & Families of Iowa | 2024 grant awards - general support | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc Aka Fire | 2024 grant awards - general support | $30,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Foundation | 2024 grant awards - general support | $30,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | 2024 grant awards - general support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth P Maytag
- Frederick L Maytag III
- Julia Damir
Questions people ask
Does Fred Maytag Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted march 1st and september 1st,.
How much does Fred Maytag Family Foundation give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Fred Maytag Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth P Maytag (President), Frederick L Maytag III (Vice President) and Julia Damir (Foundation Administrator).
What does Fred Maytag Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and health.