Private foundation · EIN 73-1587573 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

M V Mayo Charitable 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: 10 grants paid, $269K total, median $13K. 60% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$269K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in DC
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ Church GeorgetownWashington, DCGeneral support$113K
Fund to ConserveWashington, DCGeneral support$65K
Washington National CathedralWashington, DCGeneral support$25K
Sulgrave ClubWashington, DCGeneral support$25K
Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationMount Vernon, VAGeneral support$16K
Bobby Jones CsfStaten Island, NYGeneral support$10K
Culver AcademiesCulver, INGeneral support$7,500
Dacor Bacon FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
The Order of St JohnWashington, DCGeneral support$2,000
Race FundHarrisburg, PAGeneral support$500

By state: District of Columbia 6 · Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Indiana 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

M V Mayo Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Marcia V Mayo Ttee, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 M V Mayo Charitable 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 M V Mayo Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $269K across 10 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does M V Mayo Charitable Foundation give?

District of Columbia (6 grants), Virginia (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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