Devine-Majors Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Devine-Majors Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $344,334. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$344,334
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
82% 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 | $1.5 million | 22 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 33 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
Devine-Majors 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 Devine-Majors Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 21 | $1.1 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $72,545 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $11,222 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Harpeth Hall School | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $344,334 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Second Harvest Community Food Bank | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| KIPP Academy Nashville | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Persist Nashville | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| The Land Trust for Tennessee Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Siloam Health | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $71,545 |
| Abe's Garden Community | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| First Horizon Foundation | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Tennessee Charter School Incubator Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Warner Parks Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Johnnys Ambassadors Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Athena Foundation | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $5,950 |
| The Faison Center Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $5,222 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee (William Howard Cammack Society) | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Dickson County | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Dickson County Help Center & Thrift Store | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Gentle Barn Foundation | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Heal Ministries | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Tee Off Fore Life Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| West End United Methodist Church (Give Hope Forevermore) | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Center for Living and Learning Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Bluebell Foundation | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $500 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $500 |
| Jewish Foundation | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert I Majors
- Maxine E Devine Majors
- William F Majors
Questions people ask
Does Devine-Majors Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Devine-Majors Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Devine-Majors Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert I Majors (Vice President), Maxine E Devine Majors (Secretary & Treasurer) and William F Majors (President).
What does Devine-Majors Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.