Private foundation · EIN 46-3781673 · Los Gatos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mair Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $972K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$972K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$18M

How to apply

Information to be included: A) the requesting organization's tax identification number, b) a detailed description of the stated purpose for which any requested grant funds would be utilized, and c) additional information identifying the requesting organization and describing its stated mission or objectives. Contact: James D Mair, 475 Alberto Way Suite 150, Los Gatos, Ca, 4083790400 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of the PacificStockton, CAGeneral fund$472K
The V Foundation for Cancer ResearchCary, NCGeneral fund$200K
Bay Area Lyme FoundationPortola Valley, CAGeneral fund$50K
San Francisco Forty Niners FoundationSanta Clara, CAGeneral fund$44K
Cancer CarepointSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$35K
Africa Schools of KenyaSanta Barbara, CAGeneral fund$25K
Downtown College PrepSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$25K
Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAGeneral fund$20K
Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council Boy Scouts of AmericaSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$20K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral fund$10K
Downtown Streets TeamSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$10K
Hillbrook SchoolLos Gatos, CAGeneral fund$10K
North Hawaii Community HospitalKamuela, HIGeneral fund$10K
Veterans Memorial and Support FoundationLos Gatos, CAGeneral fund$10K
Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WAGeneral fund$5,000
Kukio Community Fund of the Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$5,000
Martis Camp Community FoundationTruckee, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Second Harvest of Northwest North CarolinaWinstonsalem, NCGeneral fund$5,000
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAGeneral fund$5,000
University of the PacificStockton, CAGeneral fund$4,000
Los Gatos Music BoostersLos Gatos, CAGeneral fund$3,000

By state: California 15 · North Carolina 2 · Hawaii 2 · Texas 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Mair Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Gatos, California, administered in care of James D Mair, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mair Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Information to be included: A) the requesting organization's tax identification number, b) a detailed description of the stated purpose for which any requested grant funds would be utilized, and c)… Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Mair Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $972K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Mair Family Foundation give?

California (15 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Hawaii (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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