Family Mayer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Family Mayer Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,841 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,841
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,292 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,342 | 68 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $73,292 | 65 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $73,841 | 64 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Family Mayer Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Family Mayer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 22 | $25,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $17,500 |
| Arizona | 6 | $8,500 |
| New York | 4 | $4,841 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,250 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont Community Foundation | public welfare | $5,000 |
| Mt Holyoke College Fund | education | $4,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | environment | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | education | $2,700 |
| Friends of Public Radio AZ -KJZZ | public radio | $2,500 |
| Colorado Red Cross | welfare | $2,000 |
| Friends of 8- AZ PBS | public TV | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver | housing welfare | $2,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | public radio | $1,950 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | education | $1,841 |
| Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountains | medical welfare | $1,500 |
| Welcome to America Project | welfare | $1,500 |
| Arizona Humane Society | animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | environment | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Central Az | housing welfare | $1,000 |
| March Of Dimes Colorado | medical welfare | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | environment | $1,000 |
| Swarthmore College Campaign | education | $1,000 |
| Ardmore Free Library | education | $1,000 |
| Astoria Food Pantry | food welfare | $1,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital | handicap welfare | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | medical research | $1,000 |
| The City | community news | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | Food rescue | $1,000 |
| Dawn's Place | welfare | $1,000 |
| Durango Dance Foundation | education | $1,000 |
| Durango Instr Music Boosters Club | education | $1,000 |
| Friends Durango Public Library | education | $1,000 |
| Human Appeal | welfare | $1,000 |
| KSUT Public Radio | public radio | $1,000 |
| LaPlata County Humane Society | animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Lower Merion Baptist Church | religious support | $1,000 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | environment | $1,000 |
| Ludington Public Library | education | $1,000 |
| Merely Players | education | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | welfare | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | environment | $1,000 |
| National Repertory Orchestra | education | $1,000 |
| National TrustHistoric Preservation | environment | $1,000 |
| Natural Lands Hildacy Preserve | environment | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gay Mayer
- Laurette Beach
- Kathryn Jenulis
- Kenneth Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Family Mayer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Family Mayer Foundation give?
$73,841 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Family Mayer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gay Mayer (Manager), Laurette Beach (Trustee), Kathryn Jenulis (Trustee) and Kenneth Mayer (Trustee).
What does Family Mayer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.