The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$32,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $37,750 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,750 | 23 | $844,919 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 16 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc 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 Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $16,500 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mikeroweworks Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Road Home | $3,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Hurricane Helene victims | $2,500 |
| United Way Suncoast Inc | Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief | $2,500 |
| Cato Institute | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heartland Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Review Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Uatx | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Window to the World | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane May
- Richard A May
Questions people ask
Does The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc give?
$32,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane May (Dir, VP) and Richard A May (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.