Mair Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Mair Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $972,204 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $471,640. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$972,204
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$471,640
- Assets$18.3 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $560,500 the year before.
65% of its 2024 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 | $560,500 | 9 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $972,204 | 21 | $18.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James D Mair 475 Alberto Way Suite 150, Los Gatos, CA 95032 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (408) 379-0400 |
| What to submit | Information to be included: a) the requesting organization's tax identification number, b) a detailed description of the stated purpose for which any requested grant funds would be utilized, and c) additional information identifying the requesting organization and describing its stated mission or objectives. |
What Mair Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $737,204 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $205,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific | General fund | $471,640 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | General fund | $200,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation | General fund | $43,564 |
| Cancer Carepoint | General fund | $35,000 |
| Africa Schools of Kenya | General fund | $25,000 |
| Downtown College Prep | General fund | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | General fund | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council Boy Scouts of America | General fund | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| Downtown Streets Team | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hillbrook School | General fund | $10,000 |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital | General fund | $10,000 |
| Veterans Memorial and Support Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Good Charities | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kukio Community Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Martis Camp Community Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Northwest North Carolina | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General fund | $5,000 |
| University of the Pacific | General fund | $4,000 |
| Los Gatos Music Boosters | General fund | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn M Harnish
- James D Mair
- Gretchen W Mair
- Kasey Harnish
- Clint Fleener
- Emily Fleener Mair
Questions people ask
Does Mair Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mair Family Foundation give?
$972,204 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mair Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn M Harnish (President), James D Mair (Secretary), Gretchen W Mair (Director) and Kasey Harnish (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mair Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.