Horace R Maxwell Trust
Horace R Maxwell Trust is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Hope Haven Association in Jacksonville. A 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the trust appears to have wound down; however, its 2024 filing reports grantmaking.
Horace R Maxwell Trust at a glance
In short: Horace R Maxwell Trust gave $387K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $386,903
- +1834.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,181
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,559
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Horace R Maxwell Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported in a filing marked as the organization’s final return and should not be taken as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1910 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 301-1727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Horace R Maxwell Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Haven Association ($387K across 16 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Horace R Maxwell Trust gives
- Giving grew 1149% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $387K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $387K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $122,126 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $77,827 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $37,792 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $20,843 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $19,518 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $19,494 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $13,788 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $13,329 |
| Hope Haven Association Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $10,543 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets are not provided for 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $9,417 | $393,117 | $386,903 | 16 | $392,251 | $8,686 | $10,358 |
| 2023 | $383,211 | $5,245 | $26,094 | $20,000 | 1 | $25,069 | $8,387 | $21,370 |
| 2022 | $404,670 | $14,516 | $23,892 | $21,000 | 1 | $22,735 | $5,714 | $22,798 |
| 2021 | $414,152 | $26,462 | $38,176 | $30,989 | 1 | — | $26,461 | $22,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Horace R Maxwell Trust reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to Hope Haven Association, whose stated mission is to provide educational, psychological, and related therapeutic services for children, families, and young adults with special needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust reported 16 grants totaling $386,903. Grant amounts ranged from $494 to $122,126, with a median of $13,558. The largest listed grants went to Hope Haven Association in Jacksonville: $122,126, $77,827, $37,792, $20,843, $19,518, and $19,494, each designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Horace R Maxwell Trust's only listed officer is Cypress Bank & Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cypress Bank & Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Horace R Maxwell Trust
How much does Horace R Maxwell Trust give each year?
Horace R Maxwell Trust gave $387K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Horace R Maxwell Trust's typical grant size?
Horace R Maxwell Trust's median grant in 2024 was $13,559, and its average grant was $24,181, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Horace R Maxwell Trust give grants?
Horace R Maxwell Trust gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (16 grants).
Does Horace R Maxwell Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Horace R Maxwell Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Horace R Maxwell Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to Hope Haven Association, whose stated mission is to provide educational, psychological, and related therapeutic services for children, families, and young adults with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Horace R Maxwell Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Horace R Maxwell Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Horace R Maxwell Trust reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Horace R Maxwell Trust's EIN?
Horace R Maxwell Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6122536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Horace R Maxwell Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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