Mae Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mae Private Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $726,240 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$726,240
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $35,000 | 2 | $706,609 |
| 2024 | $726,240 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
Mae Private 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mae Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $166,240 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | To further donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| The University of New Mexico Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $166,240 |
| Iowa State University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Apple Hill McEnter for Church | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blinds | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Mighty Writers | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Fes | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Bruce Museum Inc | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Smith College | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maryann Evans
- Deborah Tobey
- Juniper Manley
Questions people ask
Does Mae Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mae Private Foundation give?
$726,240 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Mae Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maryann Evans (Director), Deborah Tobey (Secretary) and Juniper Manley (Treasurer).
What does Mae Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.