Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation
The Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan. It operates as a grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit initiatives in its service areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.5M
-4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+71.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
+54.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$96K
+10.9% YoY
Ready to take the next step with Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is located in and operates from Birmingham, Michigan.
Note: Limited information about this foundation's mission, specific funding priorities, grantmaking procedures, leadership, and recent activities is available in the verified sources provided. Grant professionals seeking more detailed information about the foundation's current priorities, application requirements, and grant guidelines are encouraged to contact the foundation directly or consult their official documentation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation has distributed $1,625,000 in total giving, positioning it among the active grantmakers in the Birmingham, Michigan area.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,547,658 | $23,629,273 | $18,324,697 |
| Revenue | $3,768,619 | $7,042,856 | $3,541,152 |
| Expenses | $1,893,889 | $1,088,622 | $912,735 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,625,000 | $948,000 | $795,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,041,616 | $4,322,014 | $481,293 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,262,835 | $1,070,743 | $1,050,896 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE L MAY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BRIAN S MAY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| CHRISTINE HUTCHISON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Kadant Johnson Inc Scholarship Foun
THREE RIVERS, MI
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$5K
Thomas W Itin Charitable Trust
KEEGO HARBOR, MI
Assets
—
Grants
11
Total Given
$4K
Robert a Leonard Jr Charitable Trus
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Assets
—
Grants
2
Total Given
$11K
Homer Youth Athletic Association
TEKONSHA, MI
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$4K
Dr Shanti Swarup & Mrs Chawla Devi
TROY, MI
Assets
—
Grants
9
Total Given
$3K
Bojrab Family Foundation
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Assets
$185K
Grants
9
Total Given
$27K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities