Fred Maytag Family Foundation
The Fred Maytag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Established as a trust in 1945 in Iowa and formally incorporated in California in 2001, the foundation holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is classified as a family foundation. The organization is a non-operating foundation that makes grants to nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Key facts about Fred Maytag Family Foundation
- EIN
- 42-1444870
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,164,231
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- Average grant
- $115,552
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Primary geography
- Iowa (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applications accepted March 1st and September 1st. Preference given to Newton and central Iowa organizations.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred Maytag Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Fred Maytag Family Foundation's 62 itemized 2024 grants were Iowa (55%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (8 grants), Newton, IA (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants). 92% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$7.2M
-30.2% YoY
Grant Count
62
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$116K
-24.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Higher and other education
- Arts and culture
- Public affairs
- Social services
- Health
- Aid for the handicapped
- General support
- Student scholarships and awards
- Capital campaigns
- Indigenous economies initiatives
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s range from $500 to approximately $5 million
Average Grant
$57,000–$77,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Iowa, with particular emphasis on Newton and central Iowa. However, grantmaking extends across multiple states including California, Virginia, District of Columbia, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 62 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $55,471,203
- Total Revenue: $1,685,796
- Total Expenses: $7,448,060
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context:
- IRS tax-exempt status granted: January 1996
- Annual giving has grown from $4.3 million in 2020 to approximately $10.3 million in 2023
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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
347 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Newton Ymca ($1,995,637), Save the Redwoods League ($1,332,707), Wesleylife ($494,396).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Frederick Louis Maytag — Chief Executive Officer (San Francisco, CA)
- Kenneth Pray Maytag — Chief Financial Officer (San Francisco, CA)
- Julia Shizuko Nishihira Damir — Secretary and Foundation Administrator (San Francisco, CA)
All trustees and administrators serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH P MAYTAG | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK L MAYTAG III | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JULIA DAMIR | FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**November 2025:** Fred Maytag Family Foundation donated over $700,000 to Central College
Fred Maytag Family Foundation Donates Over $700,000 to Central College |**November 2025:** Central College received a $720,000 gift from the foundation
Fred Maytag Family Foundation Donates Over $700,000 to Central College |**Recent:** Des Moines Art Center received a $50,000 grant to expand its sculpture collection
Des Moines Art Center Receives $50,000 Grant from The Fred Maytag Family**January 2024:** The foundation made a $1 million gift to support a social worker program at a central Iowa institution
Fred Maytag Family Foundation Donates Over $700,000 to Central College |Contact Information
Address: 3701 Sacramento Street, Suite 369 San Francisco, CA 94118-1705
Telephone: 415-673-3733
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fred Maytag Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • Higher and other education • Arts and culture • Public affairs • Social services • Health • Aid for the handicapped • General support • Student scholarships and awards • Capital campaigns • Indigenous economies initiatives
How do I apply for a grant from Fred Maytag Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity & Patterns:** • Made 76 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $7,164,231 • Grant sizes range from $500 to approximately $5 million • Median grant: $30,000–$35,000 • Average grant: $57,000–$77,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Newton YMCA: $1,995,637 (Capital Campaign Project) • Save the Redwoods League: $1,332,707 (Sonoma Coast Redwood Forest Acquisitions) • WesleyLife: $494,396 (Park Centre Memory Care Campaign) **Application Process:** • Applications accepted March 1st…
Where does Fred Maytag Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Iowa, with particular emphasis on Newton and central Iowa. However, grantmaking extends across multiple states including California, Virginia, District of Columbia, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
What size grants does Fred Maytag Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Fred Maytag Family Foundation awarded 62 grants totaling $7.2M — an average of about $116K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.