Private foundation · EIN 62-1740682 · Lakeland, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

C Scott and Muriel S Mayfield Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $68K total, median $6,500. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$68K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
McMinn County Education FoundationAthens, TNCharitable donation$20K
McMinn County Living Heritage MuseumAthens, TNCharitable donation$12K
Athens Area Council for the ArtsAthens, TNCharitable donation$10K
McMinn County Board of EducationAthens, TNCharitable donation$8,000
CASA Corridor of East TnAthens, TNCharitable donation$5,000
Lets Read 20Athens, TNCharitable donation$5,000
The Hope Center IncAthens, TNCharitable donation$5,000
United Way of McMinn & Meigs CountiesAthens, TNCharitable donation$3,000

About this foundation

C Scott and Muriel S Mayfield Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakeland, Tennessee, administered in care of Elaine M Cathcart, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 C Scott and Muriel S Mayfield Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 C Scott and Muriel S Mayfield Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 8 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does C Scott and Muriel S Mayfield Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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