Private foundation · EIN 06-1331577 · Wilmington, Delaware

Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $422K total, median $3,750.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$422K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schoolhouse World IncPalo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
5280 High SchoolDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Activate Work IncDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolDenver, COCorporate Work Study Program$50K
Careerwise ColoradoDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Momentum Advisory CollectiveDallas, TXGeneral Operating Grant for Cafe Momentum Denver$50K
St Vrain Valley School DistrictLongmont, COGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
CrosspurposeDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
One World Childrens FundLos Angeles, CAEmpowering Youth in Cambodia$5,500
Fullcircle Program IncMesa, AZBoulder FullCircle Program$5,000
Fullcircle Program IncMesa, AZBOULDER FullCircle Program$2,500
Activate Work IncDenver, COCharitable Event$1,500
Capital Sisters International IncGolden, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Challenge Foundation IncEnglewood, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Elevate New YorkNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Fresh Start Making Futures Possible One Step at aTucson, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Medicine Horse ProgramBoulder, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Women's Foundation of Colorado IncDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Thorne Ecological InstituteBoulder, COGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Womens Bean ProjectDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: Colorado 13 · California 2 · Texas 1 · Arizona 3 · New York 1

About this foundation

Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $422K across 20 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Mayer-Phillips Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (13 grants), California (2 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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