The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $421,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $75,000. 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$421,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $400,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $400,000 | 18 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $421,500 | 20 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
The Mayer-Phillips 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 Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $281,500 |
| California | 2 | $80,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $8,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse World Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| 5280 High School | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Activate Work Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | Corporate Work Study Program | $50,000 |
| Careerwise Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Momentum Advisory Collective | General Operating Grant for Cafe Momentum Denver | $50,000 |
| St Vrain Valley School District | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Crosspurpose | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| One World Childrens Fund | Empowering Youth in Cambodia | $5,500 |
| Fullcircle Program Inc | Boulder FullCircle Program | $5,000 |
| Fullcircle Program Inc | BOULDER FullCircle Program | $2,500 |
| Activate Work Inc | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Capital Sisters International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Challenge Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elevate New York | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fresh Start Making Futures Possible One Step at A | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Medicine Horse Program | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Thorne Ecological Institute | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Womens Bean Project | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alessandra Mayer
- Barbara P Mayer
- Christa A Mayer
- John A Mayer
- Timothy P Mayer
Questions people ask
Does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc give?
$421,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alessandra Mayer (Dir, VP), Barbara P Mayer (Pres, Dir), Christa A Mayer (Dir) and John A Mayer (Dir, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.