May Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
May Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $378,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$378,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $336,500 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 | $381,000 | 20 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $336,500 | 17 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $378,000 | 14 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | May Family Foundation Inc Attn Amy 14430 Bermuda Dunes Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 845-4336 |
| What to submit | Applications should include details on the activity or organization for which support is requested, the amount needed, other sources of funding, and documented exempt status of the organization. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | None specified at this time. |
What May Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $65,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $28,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Monk Botanical Gardens | Various charitable purposes | $65,000 |
| Matrix Human Services | Various charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Brent's Place | Various charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Red Caboose Child Care Inc | Various charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Once Upon A Room | Various charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Mentoring Affects Youth | Various charitable purposes | $28,000 |
| 826 Michigan | Various charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Little Forest School Inc | Various charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Faith's Lodge | Various charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Pikes Peak Orange Crush | Various charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Scholl Community Impact Group | Various charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Various charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Project 127 | Various charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Lakeland School Supplies | Various charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen L Sislo
- Edward W May Jr
- Amy Sislo Rydland
- William E Sislo
- Jeffery R May
- Gregg T May
Questions people ask
Does May Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None specified at this time..
How much does May Family Foundation Inc give?
$378,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs May Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen L Sislo (President), Edward W May Jr (Vice President), Amy Sislo Rydland (Secretary) and William E Sislo (Assistant Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does May Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and youth programs.