Grants paid in 2025
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | College of Natural Sciences Integrative Biology James and Anita Major Environmental Research Endowed Excellence Fund | $25K |
| Breakthrough HoustonHouston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Forty FIRST FoundationAustin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Vermont Medical Center IncBurlington, VT | Patient Care in the UVM Cancer Center | $5,000 |
| The Immunization PartnershipHouston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Academy at Ocean Reef IncKey Largo, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Academy of Home Care Medicine IncMcLean, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Society of Retina Specialists IncChicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| CASA MateoHouston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Falconry Fund IncAnnapolis, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston Audubon SocietyHouston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston Humane SocietyHouston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peregrine Fund IncBoise, ID | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School IncCoconut Grove, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sigma Chi FoundationEvanston, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tropical Audubon Society IncMiami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Uinta Restoration & PreservationKamas, UT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 9 · Vermont 1 · Florida 3 · Illinois 2 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Major Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Major 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 Major Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $56K across 19 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Major Family Foundation give?
Texas (9 grants), Vermont (1 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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