Mays Foundation
Accepts applications
Mays Foundation is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $299,500 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$299,500
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,250
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $351,225 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $351,225 | 58 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $299,500 | 51 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stacy Sharp 914 S Tyler, Amarillo, TX 79101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 376-5417 |
| What to submit | Requests should be in writing attn of director in item 2(a). |
| Restrictions | Qualified public charities, religious & educational |
What Mays Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $269,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Building, scholarships | $50,250 |
| First Baptist Church | Buildings, programs | $27,000 |
| Opportunity Plan | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Amarillo Symphony | Programs | $15,000 |
| Wayland Baptist University | Buildings | $15,000 |
| The Bridge | Programs | $13,000 |
| Panhandle Plains Historical Museum | Programs | $12,500 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Programs | $10,000 |
| True Hope Colister | Buildings | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul Methodist Church | Programs | $8,000 |
| Amarillo Children's Home | Prgrams | $7,500 |
| Eastridge Mission Center | Programs | $7,500 |
| Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation | Programs | $7,000 |
| Center City of Amarillo | Programs | $6,100 |
| Heal the City | Programs | $5,500 |
| Baylor Line Foundation | Programs | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Baptist Academy | Programs | $5,000 |
| Hidden Falls Camp | Programs | $5,000 |
| Reaching Souls International | Programs | $5,000 |
| Red River Community House | Buildings | $5,000 |
| San Jacinto Christian Academy | Programs | $5,000 |
| Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation | Programs | $5,000 |
| Bushland Band Boosters | Programs | $5,000 |
| The Living Stone Church | Buildings | $5,000 |
| New Noah's Closet | Programs | $5,000 |
| Don Harrington Discovery Center | Buildings | $2,500 |
| Evelyn's Sunshine Cottage | Programs | $2,500 |
| Greater Amarillo Young Life | Programs | $2,500 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Programs | $2,500 |
| Hope Choice | Programs | $2,500 |
| Laura W Bush Institute | Programs | $2,500 |
| Medical Center League House | Programs | $2,500 |
| Amarillo Opera | Programs | $2,500 |
| Doxa Dance Ministry | Programs | $2,500 |
| Colorful Closets | Programs | $2,000 |
| The Turn Center | Programs | $2,000 |
| Snack Pac 4 Kids | Programs | $2,000 |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Junior League of Amarillo | Buildings | $1,250 |
| Panhandle Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karra Hill
- Stacy Sharp
- Randy Sharp
Questions people ask
Does Mays Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mays Foundation give?
$299,500 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mays Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karra Hill (Vice President), Stacy Sharp (President) and Randy Sharp (Sec/Treas).
What does Mays Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.