The May Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The May Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$59,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$146,289
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $67,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $75,000 | 14 | $238,542 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 17 | $186,771 |
| 2025 | $59,500 | 17 | $146,289 |
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 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 15 | $56,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Grand County Childrens Justice Center | To fund audio-visual equipment in the CJC's new facility | $10,000 |
| Moab Free Health Clinic | To support the MFHC's lab and testing programs for low-income and uninsured individuals | $7,500 |
| Moab Valley Multicultural Center | To fund MVMC's emergency support activities and community food pantry | $6,500 |
| Seekhaven Inc | To provide direct aid for mental health support services | $5,000 |
| Wabisabi Inc | To fund the annual Wabi Sabi community Thanksgiving meal | $5,000 |
| Grand County Public School | To support ongoing program costs for the grand area mentoring program | $4,000 |
| Moab Solutions Inc | To fund Moab Solutions' emergency response activities and community picnic baskets | $3,000 |
| Wellness Collective | To fund community wellness programs focused on youth prevention and early intervention initiatives | $3,000 |
| Can D Aid | To fund the purchase and assembly of bikes for children of low-income households in Moab and the Navajo Nation | $2,500 |
| Moab Community Childcare | Funds for the MCC's playground and other facilities projects | $2,500 |
| Moab Music Festival Inc | To support the MMF's k-12 education programs and youth-oriented community events | $2,500 |
| Sky Mind Retreats | MiE's classroom programs within the Grand County School District | $2,000 |
| Grand County Public School | To fund the purchase of clothes, shoes, and emergency food cards for students of low-income households | $1,500 |
| Moab Womens Festival | To support activities associated with the 2025 Moab Women's Festival | $1,500 |
| Youth Garden Project | To support garden classroom field trips for Moab area students | $1,500 |
| Growing Gardens | To support Growing Garden's urban agriculture and youth education programs targeting low-income and underserved households | $1,000 |
| Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness | To support USARA's alcohol and substance abuse educations and awareness events, including the annual recovery day | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mitchell M 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?
$59,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The May Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mitchell M May (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The May Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.