JF Maddox Foundation
Accepts applications
JF Maddox Foundation is a private foundation in Hobbs, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 159 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $515,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants159
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$515,500
- Assets$272 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.9 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $8.9 million | 158 | $267 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 159 | $272 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Anderson PO Box 2588, Hobbs, NM 88241-2588 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (575) 393-6338 |
| What to submit | Grant Criteria: GRANTS ARE MADE TO PUBLIC CHARITIES AND/OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO SOUTHEASTERN NM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BUT DOES NOT EXCLUSIVELY LIMIT GRANT RECIPIENTS. JACK MADDOX DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: AN INDEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE SCREENS APPLICATIONS AND SELECTS UP TO 20 SEMI-FINALISTS TO INTERVIEW. OF THE 20 SEMI-FINALISTS, UP TO 15 ARE AWARDED ONE-TIME $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS, 4 ARE AWARDED $20,000 SCHOLARSHIPS OVER 4 YEARS, AND 1 IS SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE JACK MADDOX DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WHICH PAYS FULL TUITION, REQUIRED FEES, TEXTBOOKS, AND ROOM & BOARD. TO SUPPORT THE FOUR MULTI-YEAR SCHOLARS AND THE JACK MADDOX DISTINGUISED SCHOLAR IN ACCEPTANCE TO THEIR SCHOOLS OF CHOICE, THEY ARE ALSO PROVIDED A COLLEGE COUNSELOR, COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTENDING A REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR, AND UP TO $250 FOR COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship applications must be received by June 30th preceding applicants high school junior year. |
| Restrictions | Grant criteria: grants are not ordinarily made to individuals, for ongoing support of an agency, for endowment funds, or to other private foundations. Refer to the website www.jfmaddox.org for grant application guidelines and additional information on the application process. Jack maddox distinguished scholarship program: - candidates must have been residents of lea county, nm for at least two consecutive years prior to making application for the scholarships and must continue to be a lea county resident through graduation from high school campuses or registered home schools located in hobbs, lovington, eunice, tatum, or jal, nm. - candidates must have submitted a formal application in the required format by june 30. - candidates must either be natural born or naturalized U.S. Citizens. Applications are assessed without regard to race, religion, physical condition, or national origin. Application forms and additional information is available online at www.jfmaddox.org. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What JF Maddox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 95 | $3.3 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $300,000 |
| Missouri | 7 | $104,000 |
| Texas | 15 | $100,750 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $46,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $38,000 |
| New York | 4 | $33,500 |
| California | 6 | $33,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Construction Costs | $515,500 |
| City of Lovington | 2024 Hispanic Heritage Concert Series and lovington youth center | $400,000 |
| United Way of Lea County Inc | Campaign Support and 2024 Hobbs August Nites Family Entertainment | $386,221 |
| Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching | Addressing the Shortage of Highly-Effective Teachers in New Mexico | $300,000 |
| Southwest Foundation for Osteopathic Education and Research | Burrell Residency Program | $286,125 |
| Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce Foundation | 2023 Mariachi Christmas, Fiestas de Septiembre 2024, 2024 Downtown Events | $146,719 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Western Heritage Museum Holiday Ice Skating Rink Purchase 60%, NMJC Spring Concert Series 2024, AND 2024 Hobbs August Nites | $124,197 |
| Encore Entertainment Inc | General operating support | $121,000 |
| Boys Club of Hobbs Inc | Plumbing at childcare center, FUNDRAISING, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $116,155 |
| Lovington Mainstreet Corporation | Lea Theatre Revitalization AND Smokin' on the Plaza 2024 | $95,878 |
| Sacramento Camp and Conference Center Inc | Ayers Project | $81,000 |
| Lea County Commission for the Arts Inc | Broadway Workshop from The Touring Cast of "Come from Away 2024 OPERATING SUPPORT | $64,000 |
| University of the Southwest | Grant Research & Grant Writing; Establishment of a USW Development Office | $50,250 |
| God First Ministries | The Casita Warming Center | $50,000 |
| Opportunity House Inc | Vehicle Purchases | $50,000 |
| Sheri's House of Hope Inc | 1 Year Executive Director Salary Assistance | $50,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | General operating support | $48,912 |
| Haverhill Public Schools | to support Haverhill Promise | $41,088 |
| Individual | 2022 Distinguished Scholar | $40,653 |
| Teen Court of Lea County Inc | 2024-2025 Operations Funding | $35,000 |
| Individual | 2021 Distinguished Scholar | $34,549 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin | Lea County Literacy Support AND Attendee Gifts for Literacy Convening in Artesia in December 2024 | $34,100 |
| New City School Inc | General operating support | $33,000 |
| Wake Forest University | designated to the Law Fund and to the Maddox Law Scholarship | $33,000 |
| City of Hobbs | 2023 Christmas Lighting and downtown shrub removal | $31,820 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation | New Mexico Principal Residency | $30,000 |
| Lovington Food Coalition | Providing Backsnacks | $30,000 |
| MyPower Inc | Boys Mentoring Circles Pilot Program | $30,000 |
| Individual | 2019 Distinguished Scholar | $27,051 |
| Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team | Downtown Night Market - Fall 2024; WESST in Hobbs | $27,000 |
| Individual | 2020 Distinguished Scholar | $25,867 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | First Responders Children's Foundation Programs | $25,000 |
| Turn the Page STL | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | General operating support | $21,000 |
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | Swim Meet Enhancements 2023 and band program | $21,000 |
| Bridges Project for Education | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Community Players of Hobbs New Mexico Inc | Youth Performing Arts Workshop | $20,000 |
| Hollins University Corporation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND the French departmenT | $20,000 |
| Leadership New Mexico | Core Group Annual Dinner meeting event in Hobbs AND to support statewide leadership development activities for 2023-2024 | $20,000 |
| One Love Worldwide | General operating support | $19,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann M Utterback
- Benjamin W Maddox
- Catherine M Maddox
- John L Maddox
- Mariasusana Arvizu
- Paul V Campbell
- Thomas M Maddox
- David Reed
- Mayra Lovas
- TJ Parks
- Kerri Gray
Questions people ask
Does JF Maddox Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship applications must be received by June 30th preceding applicants high school junior year..
How much does JF Maddox Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 159 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs JF Maddox Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann M Utterback (Director), Benjamin W Maddox (Director), Catherine M Maddox (Director) and John L Maddox (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does JF Maddox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.