Maximus Foundation
Accepts applications
Maximus Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.1 million and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.1 million
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 1 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maximus Foundation 1600 Tysons Blvd Suite 1400, McLean, VA 22102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 251-8500, taxdepartment@maximus.com |
| What to submit | Completed application Cover letter with a brief description of organization and request Audited financial statement opinion of Certified Public Accountant for most recent year Letter of Determination from the IRS verifying not-for-profit-tax-exempt status Current listing of Board of Directors and Officers |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. |
| Restrictions | The MAXIMUS Foundation provides cash grants to nonprofit organizations/charities that help disadvantaged populations and underserved communities through youth and child development, community development, and healthcare. Applications are only offered to organizations nominated by eligible employees. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $2.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement 1 | Program Support | $2.1 million |
Officers and trustees
- Arvenita W Cherry
- Jessica Smith
- Jessica Batt
- Benjamin R Coss
- Byron French
- Ferdinand Morales
- Terrence Raftery
- Lisa Simmons
- Julia Willis
- Robin LaFrance
- Annette Greimann
- Maria Dominguez
- Alhassan Elbarasse
Questions people ask
Does Maximus Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis..
How much does Maximus Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.1 million.
Who runs Maximus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arvenita W Cherry (President & Chairperson), Jessica Smith (Secretary), Jessica Batt (Treasurer) and Benjamin R Coss (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.