15 and the Mahomies Foundation
15 and the Mahomies Foundation is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based public charity established in 2019 by Patrick Mahomes. It is dedicated to improving children’s lives and supports initiatives focused on health, wellness, communities in need of resources, and other charitable causes.
15 and the Mahomies Foundation at a glance
In short: 15 and the Mahomies Foundation gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Georgia. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,030,805
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,253
- +33.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $298,164
- -44.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 15 and the Mahomies Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 8930 West Sunset Road Ste 240, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: (702) 277-7510
Website: https://15andthemahomies.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from 15 and the Mahomies Foundation
15 and the Mahomies Foundation Grants
15 and the Mahomies Foundation
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
15 for 15 Grant Program
15 and the Mahomies Foundation
Amount
Varies by year (e.g., $250,000 total distributed to 15 organizations in 2020)
Deadline
Deadline not published
15 For 15 Program
15 and the Mahomies Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who 15 and the Mahomies Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of America ($650K). Together the top 10 received $913K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 119 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Georgia, Missouri, Massachusetts, Idaho, and Arizona; 63% of grant dollars went to Georgia recipients and 29% to Missouri recipients. The 15 For 15 program is focused on the Greater Kansas City area in Missouri and Kansas. The Class of 2025 scholarship program covered the Kansas City, Tyler, Texas, and Lubbock, Texas areas, while the SEAL Legacy scholarship support is described as national.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is 15 and the Mahomies Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $125K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $669K (2022) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of America Atlanta, GA | Program Service | $650,000 |
| City Year Boston, MA | Program Service | $57,500 |
| Lead to Read KC Kansas City, MO | Program Service | $50,500 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Program Service | $50,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc Kansas City, MO | Program Service | $30,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc Pocatello, ID | Program Service | $15,305 |
| Children's Mercy Kansas City, MO | Program Service | $15,000 |
| Fox Love Fund for Children Kansas City, MO | Program Service | $15,000 |
| High Aspirations Inc Kansas City, MO | Program Service | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Pet Project Kansas City, MO | Program Service | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,164 | $1,503,947 | $1,518,385 | $1,030,805 | 19 |
| 2023 | $538,529 | $1,117,574 | $1,213,660 | $815,370 | 20 |
| 2022 | $634,615 | $1,240,640 | $1,105,012 | $669,257 | 22 |
| 2021 | $499,179 | $1,827,786 | $1,976,155 | $1,305,010 | 19 |
| 2020 | $647,548 | $1,304,441 | $1,109,732 | $765,825 | 39 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of children. Its signature 15 For 15 program supports youth initiatives in areas including education and academics, science, the arts, classroom supplies, athletics, children with disabilities, after-school programs, social justice, and youth development.
The foundation’s 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Boys & Girls Clubs of America describes its work as providing safe spaces, mentors, meals, and programs for children and youth. Lead to Read says it supports students’ social, emotional, and reading skills through literacy programming and community volunteers. Operation Breakthrough describes its mission as providing a safe, loving, and educational environment for children in poverty while supporting their families. Sleep in Heavenly Peace says it provides beds to children in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,030,805. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $650,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported grants included $650,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, $57,500 to City Year, $50,500 to Lead to Read KC, $50,000 to United Way of Greater Kansas City, and $30,000 to Operation Breakthrough. The filing lists each of these grants as program service.
The foundation’s 15 For 15 program supports 15 youth charitable initiatives in the Greater Kansas City area. Its program information lists youth-focused charitable initiatives in the area as eligible. The foundation also supports the Honored SEAL Legacy Scholarship Program through grants to the SEAL Legacy Foundation; program information describes this as support for college costs for children of fallen and wounded U.S. Navy SEALs.
The foundation’s scholarship program for the Class of 2025 offered 15 awards of $10,000 to high school seniors across the Kansas City, Tyler, Texas, and Lubbock, Texas areas, based on academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. This was a past cycle; the foundation’s scholarship webpage listed a July 30, 2025 application deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Mahomes II as chairman, Latroy Hawkins as a member of the board of directors, Chris Cabott as treasurer, and Joey Feste as secretary.
15 and the Mahomies Foundation is led by Patrick Mahomes II, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Mahomes II
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Cabott
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Feste
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latroy Hawkins
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 15 and the Mahomies Foundation
How much does 15 and the Mahomies Foundation give each year?
15 and the Mahomies Foundation gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $815K across 20 grants.
What is 15 and the Mahomies Foundation's typical grant size?
15 and the Mahomies Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $54,253, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from 15 and the Mahomies Foundation that year got $125K on average.
Where does 15 and the Mahomies Foundation give grants?
15 and the Mahomies Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (29%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (14 grants).
Does 15 and the Mahomies Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on 15 and the Mahomies Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Service" (19 grants).
Who are 15 and the Mahomies Foundation's largest grantees?
15 and the Mahomies Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of America ($650,000), City Year ($57,500) and Lead to Read KC ($50,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 15 and the Mahomies Foundation?
15 and the Mahomies Foundation reported $298K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does 15 and the Mahomies Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 15 and the Mahomies Foundation?
15 and the Mahomies Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check 15andthemahomies.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is 15 and the Mahomies Foundation's EIN?
15 and the Mahomies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4134118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 15 and the Mahomies Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/15-and-the-mahomies-foundation-morg_aa14a80c30484a2aa4c85f5380cd07a7
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