Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $26K.
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation at a glance
In short: Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $44,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,800
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $54,892
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (84% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity ($25K). Together the top 5 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 921% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $57K (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Norman, OK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cargo Ranch Shawnee, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Lifespace Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church Shawnee, OK | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,892 | $30,124 | $47,871 | $44,000 | 5 | $44,000 | $26,253 | $4,779 |
| 2024 | $75,478 | $16,343 | $33,568 | $29,000 | 6 | $29,000 | $11,775 | $6,379 |
| 2023 | $92,703 | $16,757 | $35,794 | $31,000 | 3 | $31,000 | $11,963 | $7,601 |
| 2022 | $111,904 | $20,189 | $29,682 | $21,288 | 5 | $21,288 | $11,795 | $10,613 |
| 2021 | $121,397 | $14,254 | $58,990 | $56,582 | 7 | — | $11,766 | $10,598 |
| 2020 | $166,133 | $5,350 | $40,957 | $37,000 | 8 | — | — | $11,516 |
| 2019 | $201,740 | $18,818 | $58,613 | $54,200 | 9 | — | $12,330 | $13,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation is led by Jane Carolyn Maples, Trustee since 2026 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jane Carolyn Maples
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael J. Maples (2019–2024) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation
How much does Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation give each year?
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation's typical grant size?
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,800, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation give grants?
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shawnee, OK (2 grants).
Does Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation's largest grantees?
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity ($25,000), Cargo Ranch ($10,000) and The Lifespace Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation?
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation reported $55K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation's EIN?
Carolyn and Mike Maples Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6500136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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