Mays Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Mays Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.2 million in 181 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.2 million
- Number of grants181
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$443 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17.8 million 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 | $17.8 million | 1 | $399 million |
| 2024 | $18.2 million | 181 | $443 million |
How to apply
| Contact | See Maysfamilyfoundationcom Website 250 W Nottingham Ste 400, San Antonio, TX 78209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 570-1210 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See above |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mays Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 150 | $16.3 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 4 | $178,570 |
| Georgia | 2 | $152,500 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 8 | $78,500 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m Foundation | General | $3.5 million |
| Texas A&m Foundation | General | $2.3 million |
| Ut Health at San Antonio | General | $1.8 million |
| Texas A&m Foundation | General | $1.1 million |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | General | $1.0 million |
| Vanderbilt University | General | $500,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General | $500,000 |
| Ut Health at San Antonio | General | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Greater San Antonio | General | $375,000 |
| Haven for Hope of Bexar County | General | $300,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation (Cep) | General | $300,000 |
| United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County | General | $250,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | General | $250,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden | General | $225,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation (Cep) | General | $150,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation (Cep) | General | $150,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $150,000 |
| Mwali Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| Daily Bread Ministries Inc | General | $120,000 |
| Alamo Trust Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Charity Ball Association | General | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | General | $100,000 |
| Thrive Well Cancer Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Ut Health at San Antonio | General | $100,000 |
| Young Life San Antonio Region | General | $100,000 |
| Louise H Batz Patient Safety Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Sa Works | General | $100,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | General | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio | General | $100,000 |
| The Children's Shelter | General | $100,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | General | $75,000 |
| San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries | General | $75,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Texas | General | $50,000 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation Inc | General | $50,000 |
| I Care San Antonio | General | $50,000 |
| Respite Care of San Antonio Inc | General | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | General | $50,000 |
| Child Advocates San Antonio | General | $50,000 |
| Big Green (Formerly Kitchen Community) | General | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Mays Johnson
- Linda Mays McCaul
- Mark P Mays
- Randall T Mays
Questions people ask
Does Mays Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See above.
How much does Mays Family Foundation give?
$18.2 million in tax year 2024, across 181 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mays Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Mays Johnson (Director/President), Linda Mays McCaul (Director), Mark P Mays (Director) and Randall T Mays (Director/Secretary).
What does Mays Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.