Douglas and Heather May Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglas and Heather May Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,076 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $11,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,076
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$11,300
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,900 the year before.
29% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $42,900 | 16 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $49,076 | 17 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Douglas and Heather May 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 Douglas and Heather May Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 12 | $38,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,776 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $11,300 |
| Park Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Holland Hall | General support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation DBA Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Arts Alliance Tulsa | General support | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | General support | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Zoo | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Tulsa | General support | $2,500 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Tulsa | General support | $2,500 |
| The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies | General support | $1,776 |
| Univ of Missouri - Kinder Institute | General support | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Tulsa Boys Home | General support | $1,000 |
| Youth Development of Tulsa | General support | $1,000 |
| Theatre Tulsa | General support | $1,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Highland Church of Christ | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas J May
- Heather R May
Questions people ask
Does Douglas and Heather May Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas and Heather May Family Foundation give?
$49,076 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Douglas and Heather May Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas J May (Co-Trustee) and Heather R May (Co-Trustee).
What does Douglas and Heather May Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.