Dr Maya Angelou Foundation
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Ramon, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $5K.
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Maya Angelou Foundation gave $54K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), top state Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $54,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (33% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Maya Angelou Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Morris Brown College ($6K). Together the top 8 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr Maya Angelou Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 351% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $54K (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Morris Brown College Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Morehouse College of Medicine Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Miles College Fairfield, AL | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Livingstone Salisbury, NC | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Meharry Medical Nashville, TN | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Lincoln University Lincoln, PA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Dr Maya Angelou Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $36,522 | $186,405 | $54,000 | 9 | $151,850 | $4,951 | $43,295 |
| 2022 | $915,538 | $182,334 | $132,602 | $54,000 | 9 | $100,903 | $48,442 | $53,198 |
| 2021 | $865,806 | $65,057 | $155,477 | $42,000 | 7 | — | $43,844 | $60,297 |
| 2019 | $1,097,550 | $58,945 | $199,601 | $54,000 | 9 | — | — | $69,373 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Maya Angelou Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation is led by Thamiah Tutt, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Thamiah Tutt
President & CEO
Vice Chair → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $88K (2023)
Ato Bernasko
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$34K (2022) → $0 (2023)
Eldridge Hanes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnnetta Betsch Cole PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wallis Tinnie PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Steele
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Porscha Burke
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Guy B. Johnson (2019–2023) — President & Director · Filing note: Through 2162022
- Former: Jolie Jones (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Raul Pedraza (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Beverly McLendon-Oct (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Beverly McLendon (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $88K, to Thamiah Tutt (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Dr Maya Angelou Foundation
How much does Dr Maya Angelou Foundation give each year?
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation gave $54K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $54K across 9 grants.
What is Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Maya Angelou Foundation give grants?
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Mississippi (11%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Dr Maya Angelou Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (9 grants).
Who are Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Morris Brown College ($6,000), Morgan State University ($6,000) and Morehouse College of Medicine ($6,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Dr Maya Angelou Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Dr Maya Angelou Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's EIN?
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0068817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 16, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
Live grants for the work Dr Maya Angelou Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Tom Joyner Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The Tom Joyner Foundation supports scholarships and educational programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with grants paid to colleges for student scholarships. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,048 to $56,952, with a median of $20,000; funding went to HBCUs across the United States, with the largest shares in North Carolina and Washington, D.C. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
17
Total Given
$377K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Strada Education Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Strada Education Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits, postsecondary institutions, and workforce educators working to connect education with opportunity, including through affordability, career coaching, work-based learning, and employer partnerships. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $1.3 million, with a median of about $110,000; its work is national. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
182
Total Given
$27.3M
United Negro College Fund Inc
Washington, DC
UNCF funds scholarships, student support, and capacity-building for HBCUs and other educational and scholarship organizations, with reported grants concentrated in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas and scholarship programs serving students nationwide. Its 2025 itemized grants ranged from about $835,000 to $3.84 million, with a median of about $1.2 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$892.4M
Grants
40
Total Given
$59.6M
Southern Company Charitable Foundation
Atlanta, GA
The Southern Company Charitable Foundation supports a range of causes, including education, health care, disaster relief, community facilities and parks. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $7 million, with a median of $200,000; 81% of grant dollars went to Georgia, with others going to the District of Columbia, Florida, Mississippi and Texas. It accepts requests beyond preselected organizations; no deadline is listed.
Assets
$97.9M
Grants
27
Total Given
$20.5M
Student Freedom Initiative Inc
Washington, DC
Student Freedom Initiative supports education-related programs that reduce financial barriers for students at Minority Serving Institutions, including emergency aid and institutional grants for programs such as HELPS and broadband access. In 2025, its 17 institutional grants ranged from $9,849 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000, and went to recipients across the United States. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$141.1M
Grants
17
Total Given
$395K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?