Major Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Major Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$56,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,500 the year before.
58% 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 | $54,500 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $51,500 | 16 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 19 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Major 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 Major Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $42,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | College of Natural Sciences Integrative Biology James and Anita Major Environmental Research Endowed Excellence Fund | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Forty First Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Vermont Medical Center Inc | Patient Care in the UVM Cancer Center | $5,000 |
| The Immunization Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Academy at Ocean Reef Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Academy of Home Care Medicine Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Society of Retina Specialists Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Casa Mateo | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Falconry Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston Audubon Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peregrine Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tropical Audubon Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Uinta Restoration & Preservation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Major Jr
Questions people ask
Does Major Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Major Family Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Major Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James C Major Jr (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Major Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.