Private foundation · EIN 31-6045992 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Maxon Foundation

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: 8 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $208K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$1.9M
Median grant
$208K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Elizabeth FoundationEdgewood, KYGeneral operating$500K
Munson Healthcare FoundationTraverse City, MIGeneral operating$351K
Miami Valley Hospital FoundationDayton, OHGeneral operating$300K
The Christ Hospital FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$250K
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating$165K
Mercy Health FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$150K
Restore SightCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$105K
UK Research FoundationHighland Heights, KYGeneral operating$100K

By state: Ohio 4 · Kentucky 2 · Michigan 2

About this foundation

Maxon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Star Bank Trust Division, tax-exempt since 1965. 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 Maxon Foundation 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 Maxon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 8 grants, a median of $208K.

Where does Maxon Foundation give?

Ohio (4 grants), Kentucky (2 grants), Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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