May Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
May Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Penn Laird, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,325 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,775 and the largest $1,775. 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$80,325
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,775
- Largest grant$1,775
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,525 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,234 | 42 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $71,525 | 49 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $80,325 | 49 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
May Foundation Trust 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 May Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $29,900 |
| California | 10 | $15,200 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $10,650 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $3,550 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,550 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,775 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,775 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,775 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,775 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,775 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unbound | Lifts people out of poverty | $1,775 |
| Anera | Refugee aid in the near east | $1,775 |
| Spring Lake Ranch | Mental health & substance abuse supp | $1,775 |
| Rainn | Supports survivors of sexual violenc | $1,775 |
| Ucf Foundation | Scholarships for women in journalism | $1,775 |
| City Harvest | Provides food to people in need | $1,775 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute | Farm committed to uprooting racism | $1,775 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Scientific research for safer world | $1,775 |
| Riverkeeper | Protects drinking water of nyc & hv | $1,775 |
| World Central Kitchen | Earthquake relief | $1,775 |
| Kennedy Children Center | Programs for children with disabilit | $1,775 |
| Howard University | Accurate pro democracy journalism | $1,775 |
| Maynard Inst for Journalism Ed | Provides ed and opp for journalists | $1,775 |
| First Place for Youth | Supports foster children turning 18 | $1,775 |
| The Children's Law Center | Legal support for children | $1,775 |
| Sacred Healing Circle | Promote healing in indigenous comm. | $1,775 |
| Haitian Bridge Alliance | Connects migrants with services | $1,775 |
| Covenant House | Services for homeless youths | $1,775 |
| Pact | Places & supports adoptees of color | $1,775 |
| Oasis | Supports low income families | $1,775 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater | Protects the hudson river | $1,775 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Assn | Supports lbd families | $1,775 |
| Butterflies USA | Supports homeless children in india | $1,775 |
| Kiva Microfunds | Loans to small bus in other countrie | $1,775 |
| Berea College | Tuition free education to low income | $1,775 |
| Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra | Promotes enjoyment of music | $1,775 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | Land and habitat preservation | $1,775 |
| Cast | Supports and empowers local families | $1,775 |
| Partners for the Common Good | Advance economic justice & racial eq | $1,775 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Watershed preservation | $1,775 |
| Kids for Peace | Teaches kindness to children | $1,775 |
| Hoving Home | Rehab for women | $1,775 |
| St Christopher's Inn | Drug and alcohol addiction help | $1,775 |
| United We Dream | Justice & dignity for immigrants | $1,775 |
| New Yorkers Against Gun Violence | Strategies to prevent gun violence | $1,775 |
| Good Radio Shows | Radio shows on peacemaking | $1,775 |
| The Indigenous Environmental Networ | Traditional teach to protect earth | $1,775 |
| Beacon Sloop Club | Protects the hudson river | $1,775 |
| American Parkinson Disease | Dedicated to fighting parkinson's | $1,775 |
| The Trevor Project | Suicide prevention for lgbtq+ | $1,775 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert May
- Marilyn May
- Joan E May
- Melissa M Strobel
Questions people ask
Does May Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does May Foundation Trust give?
$80,325 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,775.
Who runs May Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert May (Trustee), Marilyn May (Trustee), Joan E May (Trustee) and Melissa M Strobel (Trustee).
What does May Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and youth programs.