Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation
The Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Found is a private foundation based in Lehi, Utah. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including policy advocacy, education, humanitarian aid, youth mentorship, and community development.
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), top state Utah. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,339,000
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,821
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $319,219
- -52.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (15 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Utah (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4101 N Thanksgiving Way 420, Lehi, UT 84043
Phone: (385) 205-3463
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lift up Voices Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 83 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 6% to Hawaii, 4% to California, 3% to Texas, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 28 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $61K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2025) to $1.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lift up Voices Inc | Mentorship and scholarships in performing arts to at-risk teens | $500,000 |
| E3 Ranch Foundation Fort Scott, KS | Fight sex trafficking, serve veterans, and provide crisis response | $162,000 |
| G20 Interfaith Forum Association Washington, DC | Support Interfaith Global Solutions | $100,000 |
| Mothers Without Borders Provo, UT | Education and Mentorship Programs to Mothers | $76,000 |
| The International Foundation (PTI) Fairfield, NJ | Serve Undeserved Populations in Developing Countries | $75,000 |
| Hands on Houses (The Equip Foundation) Kailua Kona, HI | Support House Building for Widows | $62,000 |
| 100 Humanitarians South Jordan, UT | Prevent Food Scarcity in Kenya | $50,000 |
| Gorongossa Project | Wildlife Conservation and Restoration | $50,000 |
| Lifting Hands International Salt Lake City, UT | Providing generators and goats for individuals in jordan and ukraine | $45,000 |
| Social Medicine International (Healex) Salt Lake City, UT | Provide primary and mental health support to victims of sexual violence | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,219 | $996,062 | $1,343,503 | $1,339,000 | 28 | $1,339,000 | $837,880 | $26,081 |
| 2024 | $666,660 | $245,046 | $1,423,358 | $1,386,000 | 27 | $1,386,000 | $238,688 | $62,413 |
| 2022 | $2,804,586 | $4,206,803 | $1,402,217 | $1,396,015 | 28 | $1,396,015 | $601 | $116,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations addressing health and education advocacy, education and mentorship, refugee aid, housing, and youth development.
For example, The Policy Project, which received $500,000, describes its mission as removing barriers to opportunity through solution-based policy. Mothers Without Borders, a $50,000 recipient, says it fosters resilience and self-sufficiency in developing countries, particularly for vulnerable women, youth, and children. Lifting Hands International, which received $26,000, describes its work as providing aid to refugees at home and abroad. American Indian Services, a $25,000 recipient, says it helps Native Americans access quality education while preserving their culture and honoring their heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,386,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest grants included $500,000 to The Policy Project for health and education advocacy, $300,000 to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for unrestricted support, and $100,000 to OK Foundation (Operation Kids) to improve the lives of children globally. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 28 grants totaling $1.3 million.
Other notable 2024 grants included $80,000 to Hands On Houses (The Equip Foundation) to support house building for widows; $50,000 each to Mothers Without Borders for education and mentorship programs and River of Peace to enhance the well-being and standard of living of Afghan people; and $35,000 to Freeworld to support the end of generational poverty.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Derek P. Maxfield, Erin Shelaine Maxfield, Elandon Maxfield, and Aleah Maxfield as trustees.
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aleah Maxfield
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek P. Maxfield
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elandon Maxfield
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin S. Maxfield
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation
How much does Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation give each year?
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 27 grants.
What is Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $47,821, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation that year got $61K on average.
Where does Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation give grants?
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's top state is Utah, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (12%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (5 grants), Provo, UT (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lift up Voices Inc ($500,000), E3 Ranch Foundation ($162,000) and G20 Interfaith Forum Association ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation?
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation reported $319K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations addressing health and education advocacy, education and mentorship, refugee aid, housing, and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's EIN?
Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6844867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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