J L Maxwell Jr Foundation
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $293,000 to charitable, religious, community, educational, and medical organizations.
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: J L Maxwell Jr Foundation gave $293K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $27K), mostly in North Carolina. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $293,000
- +11.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $26,636
- +32.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $29,100
- Total assets
- $2,119,518
- -1.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J L Maxwell Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10009, Goldsboro, NC 27532-0009
Phone: (919) 778-3130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J L Maxwell Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Salvation Army ($49K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in North Carolina. The listed recipients were in Goldsboro, Davidson, Chapel Hill, and La Grange.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J L Maxwell Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 82% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2021) to $293K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Goldsboro, NC | Charitable | $49,425 |
| St Paul Methodist Church Goldsboro, NC | Religious | $43,625 |
| United Way of Wayne County Goldsboro, NC | Community Charity | $40,725 |
| Kitty Askins Hospice Center Goldsboro, NC | Medical Charity | $37,825 |
| Tuscarora Council Boy Scouts Goldsboro, NC | Education | $29,100 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | Education | $29,100 |
| UNC Medical Foundation of NC Chapel Hill, NC | Medical Research | $29,100 |
| Foundation of Wayne Community Colle Goldsboro, NC | Education | $19,900 |
| UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Chapel Hill, NC | Education | $8,200 |
| Wayne County Senior Center Goldsboro, NC | Community Charity | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,119,518 | $277,430 | $301,634 | $293,000 | 11 | $293,000 | $268,796 | $356,760 |
| 2025 | $2,143,723 | $121,264 | $272,386 | $261,800 | 13 | $261,800 | $138,423 | $292,989 |
| 2024 | $2,294,846 | $215,126 | $260,876 | $252,000 | 13 | $252,000 | $206,250 | $261,237 |
| 2023 | $2,340,595 | $162,730 | $275,908 | $267,000 | 12 | $267,000 | $153,822 | $252,328 |
| 2022 | $2,453,774 | $161,153 | $240,691 | $230,800 | 14 | $230,800 | $151,262 | $266,611 |
| 2021 | $2,533,312 | $171,421 | $217,759 | $210,000 | 13 | — | $163,697 | $231,121 |
| 2020 | $2,579,650 | $140,158 | $219,460 | $212,250 | 12 | — | $132,948 | $211,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J L Maxwell Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $357K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2026 grants supported organizations for charitable, religious, community charity, education, medical charity, and medical research purposes. Among its grantees, United Way of Wayne County describes its own mission as partnering with local nonprofits to address community social issues, including improving health and wellness and children’s educational futures.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $293,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,400 to $49,425, with a median of $29,100.
The largest reported grants included $49,425 to the Salvation Army in Goldsboro, $43,625 to St Paul Methodist Church in Goldsboro, $40,725 to United Way of Wayne County in Goldsboro, and $37,825 to Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Other recipients included Tuscarora Council Boy Scouts, Davidson College, UNC Medical Foundation of NC, Foundation of Wayne Community College, UNC Kenan Flagler Business School, Wayne County Senior Center, and Wayne County Recovery Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists James L Maxwell III as president.
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation is led by James L. Maxwell III, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James L. Maxwell III
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 J L Maxwell Jr Foundation
How much does J L Maxwell Jr Foundation give each year?
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation gave $293K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $262K across 13 grants.
What is J L Maxwell Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $29,100, and its average grant was $26,636, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J L Maxwell Jr Foundation give grants?
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goldsboro, NC (7 grants) and Chapel Hill, NC (2 grants).
Does J L Maxwell Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on J L Maxwell Jr Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants) and "Community Charity" (3 grants).
Who are J L Maxwell Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Salvation Army ($49,425), St Paul Methodist Church ($43,625) and United Way of Wayne County ($40,725), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is J L Maxwell Jr Foundation?
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J L Maxwell Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2026 grants supported organizations for charitable, religious, community charity, education, medical charity, and medical research purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J L Maxwell Jr Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J L Maxwell Jr Foundation's EIN?
J L Maxwell Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1608644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does J L Maxwell Jr Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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