Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation
Accepts applications
Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 and the largest $212,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$212,500
- Assets$31.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
30% 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 | $948,000 | 11 | $25.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 17 | $26.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 10 | $31.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian S May 615 Abbey Street, Birmingham, MI 48009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 723-9033 |
What Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $517,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $150,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $75,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College | Charitable activities | $212,500 |
| Canines for Service | Charitable activities | $200,000 |
| Warrior Health Foundation | Charitable activities | $200,000 |
| Operation Light Shine | Charitable activities | $150,000 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Charitable activities | $100,000 |
| A21 Campaign Inc | Charitable activities | $75,000 |
| Hope Against Trafficking | Charitable activities | $75,000 |
| Awake | Charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne L May
- Brian S May
- Christine Hutchison
Questions people ask
Does Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dianne L May (Trustee), Brian S May (Trustee) and Christine Hutchison (Trustee).
What does Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.