Maia Inc
Accepts applications
Maia Inc is a private foundation in Aptos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$212,157
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,000 | 4 | $218,574 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 3 | $216,817 |
| 2025 | $5,500 | 5 | $212,157 |
How to apply
| Contact | Maia Foundation Attn Bonnie Gutirre 9055 Soquel Dr Suite H, Aptos, CA 95003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (831) 688-2919, mands@pacbell.net |
| What to submit | Short letter or communication citing organization or student applicant. Details are investigated by a board member. Contribution is made upon approval. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maia Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship toward college tuition and fees | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship toward college tuition and fees | $1,000 |
| Sjsu | Scholarship toward college tuition and fees | $1,000 |
| Cabrillo College | Scholarship toward collegetuition and fees | $500 |
| Ucsc | Scholarship toward college tuition and fees | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Carlos Willy
- Susan Brutschy
- Bonnie Gutierrez
- Sylvia Alba
- Yesenia Cervantes-Tucker
- Ann Wyckoff Carlos
- Maria Rocha-Ruiz
- Faris Sabbah
- Shirley Flores Munoz
- Lorraine Sandoval
- Rosario Weckler
- Alicia Martinez
- Ron Sandidge
- Susan Wyckoff
Questions people ask
Does Maia Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Maia Inc give?
$5,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Maia Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Carlos Willy (Vice President), Susan Brutschy (Director), Bonnie Gutierrez (Treasurer) and Sylvia Alba (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Maia Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.