Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in Florida, New York, Ohio, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc gave $75K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,271
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,421
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $189,220
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Bradley Place 103, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (203) 397-0052
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Society of the Four Arts ($20K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 37% to New York, 9% to Ohio, 3% to Maryland, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Community Assistance | $20,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Pianofest Hudson, OH | Community Support | $7,000 |
| The Boys Club of NY New York, NY | Community Assistance | $6,190 |
| Lermitage Special Association Palm Beach, FL | Community Support | $5,231 |
| Deb Cotillion for Xmas Ball Southampton, NY | Community Support | $3,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research New York, NY | Community Assistance | $2,250 |
| Eanc Cesonian Estonia Kensington, MD | Community Assistance | $2,000 |
| Casita Maria Center Bronx, NY | Community Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,220 | $80,268 | $78,146 | $75,271 | 22 | $75,271 | $80,268 | $76,343 |
| 2024 | $175,368 | $34,091 | $72,549 | $72,350 | 21 | $72,350 | $34,091 | $66,098 |
| 2023 | $213,826 | $69,938 | $41,250 | $41,250 | 17 | $41,250 | $69,938 | $51,710 |
| 2022 | $185,138 | $25,550 | $52,895 | $52,895 | 22 | $52,895 | $25,550 | $49,770 |
| 2021 | $212,483 | $24,017 | $16,715 | $15,315 | 15 | $15,315 | $24,017 | $50,295 |
| 2020 | $221,039 | $78,868 | $4,128 | $2,500 | 3 | — | $5,424 | $18,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations that include cultural, educational, community, and research organizations. The Society of the Four Arts describes its mission as enriching and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. The New York Botanical Garden describes its mission as botanical research and public education about plants and the natural world. South Florida PBS describes its work as entertaining, enlightening, and educating South Florida audiences. Southampton History Museum describes its mission as preserving and promoting Southampton’s history and culture.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $75,271. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to The Society of the Four Arts, $10,000 to The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach, $10,000 to Central Park Conservancy, $7,000 to Pianofest, and $6,190 to The Boys Club of NY. Other listed grants included $5,231 to Lermitage Special Association, $3,000 to Deb Cotillion for Xmas Ball, and $2,250 to Hope for Depression Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mai V Hallingby as president, Stephanie E Coleman as treasurer, and Cornelia M Ercklentz as secretary.
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Mai V. Hallingby, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mai V. Hallingby
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cornelia M. Ercklentz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie E. Coleman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc gave $75K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 21 grants.
What is Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,421, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (37%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Southampton, NY (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (14 grants) and "Community Assistance" (8 grants).
Who are Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Society of the Four Arts ($20,000), The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach ($10,000) and Central Park Conservancy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc?
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc reported $189K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (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 Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations that include cultural, educational, community, and research organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3353877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mai Vilms Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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