The May Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The May Family Foundation is a private foundation in McCoy, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $169,316 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $14,838. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$169,316
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$14,838
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $156,037 the year before.
44% 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 | $156,037 | 72 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $169,316 | 83 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
The May Family 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 The May Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 14 | $80,392 |
| New York | 35 | $46,453 |
| California | 17 | $23,110 |
| Washington | 6 | $7,750 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4,600 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,641 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,420 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,200 |
| Iowa | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Veterans Foundation | General charitable purposes | $14,838 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation | General charitable purposes | $14,837 |
| Eagle County 4-H Club | General charitable purposes | $13,132 |
| Thomas Cole House | General charitable purposes | $13,000 |
| Community First Foundation (Coloradogiveorg) | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Coloradogivesorg | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Coloradogivesorg | General charitable purposes | $6,760 |
| Thomas Cole National Historical Site | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Thomas Cole House | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historical Site | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Eagle County Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Seattle Times Fund for the Needy | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Vail Mountain School | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Strong Towns | General charitable purposes | $2,641 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Golden State Youth Orchestra | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Exploratorium | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | General charitable purposes | $2,450 |
| Shunpike Charitable Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| King County Sexual Assault Research Center | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Gigi's Play House | General charitable purposes | $1,200 |
| Ice Foundation Incorporated | General charitable purposes | $1,120 |
| Donorschooseorg | General charitable purposes | $1,035 |
| Donorschooseorg | General charitable purposes | $1,030 |
| Donorschooseorg | General charitable purposes | $1,013 |
| Brooklyn Technical High School Parent Association | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Computer History Museum | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Concord Review | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Eagle County Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Eagle County Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Give Directly | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Internet Archive | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Job Train | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brice May
- Jason May
- Nowell R May
- Colin May
Questions people ask
Does The May Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The May Family Foundation give?
$169,316 in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The May Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brice May (Co-Trustee), Jason May (Co-Trustee), Nowell R May (Co-Trustee) and Colin May (Co-Trustee).
What does The May Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, youth programs and education.