Fred Maytag Family Foundation
The Fred Maytag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It makes grants to organizations including Iowa-based community, health, and social-service organizations, as well as organizations working in conservation, humanitarian aid, research, and other areas.
Fred Maytag Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred Maytag Family Foundation gave $7.2M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Iowa. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,164,231
- -30.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,552
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $55,471,203
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (9 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fred Maytag Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact FMFF and submit a proposal format. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; its filing states that preference is given to Newton and central Iowa organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted March 1 and September 1.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted March 1 and September 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Fmff
Mailing address: 3701 Sacramento St 369, San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 673-3733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred Maytag Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Newton YMCA ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($100,175), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
347 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 347 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 23% to recipients in California. Smaller shares went to recipients in New York (4%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Indiana (3%). The foundation’s filing states a preference for organizations in Newton and central Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred Maytag Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 61 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $328K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $3.4M (2022) to $10.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newton YMCA Newton, IA | Capital Campaign Project | $1,995,637 |
| Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | Sonoma Coast Redwood Forest Acquisitions | $1,332,707 |
| Wesleylife Johnston, IA | Park Centre Memory Care Campaign | $494,396 |
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center Des Moines, IA | Emergency Room Renovation Capital Campaign | $302,179 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Clive, IA | 2024 Grant Awards - General Support | $301,137 |
| Friends of Craft Inc Gosport, IN | 2024 Grant Awards - General Support | $201,024 |
| Free to Choose Erie, PA | 2024 Grant Awards - General Support | $197,993 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Hurricane Milton Relief | $150,108 |
| The Leland Stanford Stanford, CA | 2024 Grant Awards - General Support | $148,458 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | 2024 Grant Awards - General Support | $135,714 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,471,203 | $1,685,796 | $7,448,060 | $7,164,231 | 62 | $7,283,130 | $1,520,866 | $2,727,155 |
| 2023 | $51,349,198 | $1,713,557 | $10,745,492 | $10,266,333 | 67 | $10,327,375 | $1,786,092 | $2,413,756 |
| 2022 | $50,693,478 | $2,008,893 | $3,556,711 | $3,361,529 | 66 | $3,428,867 | $2,209,905 | $2,730,409 |
| 2021 | $67,782,266 | $1,530,855 | $8,982,678 | $8,945,260 | 76 | $8,998,252 | $1,442,027 | $3,303,072 |
| 2020 | $62,296,139 | $735,107 | $4,438,274 | $4,311,616 | 76 | — | $718,483 | $2,670,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred Maytag Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included capital campaigns, forest acquisitions, emergency-room renovation, general support, and hurricane relief.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Save the Redwoods League says it protects and restores redwood forests and connects people with their beauty. Direct Relief describes itself as a humanitarian aid organization serving people affected by poverty or emergencies. Friends of CRAFT says it supports and performs paleoanthropological research, while Clearview Recovery describes its work as providing client-driven substance-abuse services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 62 grants totaling $7,164,231. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $1,995,637, with a median of $40,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,995,637 to Newton YMCA for a capital campaign project; $1,332,707 to Save the Redwoods League for Sonoma Coast redwood forest acquisitions; $494,396 to WesleyLife for the Park Centre Memory Care Campaign; and $302,179 to MercyOne Newton Medical Center for an emergency-room renovation capital campaign. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa received $301,137 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth P. Maytag as president, Frederick L. Maytag III as vice president, and Julia Damir as foundation administrator.
Fred Maytag Family Foundation is led by Kenneth P. Maytag, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth P. Maytag
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick L. Maytag III
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Damir
Foundation Administrator
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kristen Van Liefde (2020–2022) — Foundation Administrator
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 Fred Maytag Family Foundation
How much does Fred Maytag Family Foundation give each year?
Fred Maytag Family Foundation gave $7.2M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.3M across 67 grants.
What is Fred Maytag Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred Maytag Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $115,552, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred Maytag Family Foundation that year got $328K on average.
Where does Fred Maytag Family Foundation give grants?
Fred Maytag Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (8 grants), Newton, IA (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Fred Maytag Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Fred Maytag Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred Maytag Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred Maytag Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Newton YMCA ($1,995,637), Save the Redwoods League ($1,332,707) and Wesleylife ($494,396), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($100,175), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred Maytag Family Foundation?
Fred Maytag Family Foundation reported $55.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred Maytag Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included capital campaigns, forest acquisitions, emergency-room renovation, general support, and hurricane relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred Maytag Family Foundation?
Contact FMFF and submit a proposal format. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred Maytag Family Foundation's EIN?
Fred Maytag Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1444870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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