Maverick Capital Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maverick Capital Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 189 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants189
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$29.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
48% 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 | $2.5 million | 145 | $26.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 189 | $29.3 million |
How to apply
Maverick Capital 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 Maverick Capital Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 57 | $1.7 million |
| Texas | 39 | $684,252 |
| California | 30 | $399,716 |
| Florida | 9 | $245,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $109,050 |
| Illinois | 6 | $83,426 |
| Virginia | 7 | $25,050 |
| Delaware | 1 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $17,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Line New York | Education | $110,000 |
| KIPP NYC | Education | $110,000 |
| Marshall Project the | Social services | $110,000 |
| Part of the Solution | Hunger relief | $110,000 |
| Bard Prison Initiative | Education | $100,000 |
| KIPP NYC | Education | $100,000 |
| Safe Horizon | Social services | $100,000 |
| Dream | Community outreach | $95,000 |
| Basta | Social services | $85,000 |
| Classical Charter Schools | Education | $85,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | Education | $85,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | Hunger relief | $85,000 |
| Classical Charter Schools | Education | $75,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | Education | $75,000 |
| Onegoal New York | Education | $75,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Inc | Social services | $60,000 |
| Family Gateway | Social services | $60,000 |
| Go Project | Education | $60,000 |
| KIPP Texas | Education | $60,000 |
| Marcy Lab School | Education | $60,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Foundation | Social services | $55,000 |
| Bonton Farms | Social services | $50,000 |
| Mi Escuelita Preschool Inc | Education | $50,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Hunger relief | $50,000 |
| Family Place the | Social services | $45,000 |
| South Bronx United | Education | $45,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | Education | $40,000 |
| Raphael House of San Francisco | Social services | $35,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital FDNT | Medical center | $35,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Education | $30,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund | Education | $30,000 |
| City House | Social services | $30,000 |
| Insight | Social services | $30,000 |
| Jonathan's Place | Social services | $30,000 |
| Onegoal San Francisco | Education | $30,000 |
| Operation Access | Medical services | $30,000 |
| Project Transformation North Texas | Community outreach | $30,000 |
| Safe & Sound | Social services | $30,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Social services | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Miami | Education | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee S Ainslie III
- Tony Hairston
- Trevor Wiessmann
- Keith Hennington
Questions people ask
Does Maverick Capital Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maverick Capital Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 189 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Maverick Capital Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee S Ainslie III (Trustee), Tony Hairston (Trustee), Trevor Wiessmann (Trustee) and Keith Hennington (Trustee).
What does Maverick Capital Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.