The Mai Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mai Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
42% 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 | $4.5 million | 56 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 69 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
The Mai Family 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 The Mai Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $2.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $410,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $283,057 |
| California | 4 | $205,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $150,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $83,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $75,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Takalani | Charitable | $500,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $250,000 |
| The Tobin Project | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Wilderness Foundation Africa (Sophakama) | Charitable | $236,807 |
| Fountain House | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Juilliard School | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Tesseract Research Center | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Breaking Ground | Charitable | $150,000 |
| People for the American Way | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Voto Latino Foundation | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Type Media Center Inc | Charitable | $125,000 |
| American Independent Foundation (Mind the Gap) | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Children's Rights | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Indivisible Civics | Charitable | $100,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Third Way Institute | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Vet Voice Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Asphalt Green | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Ubuntu Pathways | Charitable | $75,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Voces de la Frontera | Charitable | $75,000 |
| We Need Diverse Books | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Common Sense Media | Charitable | $60,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Arts Ignite | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Bank Street School | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Galvanize (Hopewell Fund) | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Global Action for Mental Health Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| International Center for Transitional Justice | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Justice and Accountability Center of | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Kolisi Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Leap of Faith (Utah Flim) | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Media Matters | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Network 2020 | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Safe Passage Project | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Storycorps Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent A Mai
- Anne Mai
- James Mai
- Rebecca Mai
- Chiara Mai
- David Mitnick
- Timothy Mai
Questions people ask
Does The Mai Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mai Family Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Mai Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vincent A Mai (Vp/Dir), Anne Mai (Pres/Dir), James Mai (Asst Treasurer) and Rebecca Mai (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Mai Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.