Maia Magee Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 83-2749337

The Maia Magee Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to recipients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including emergency and hardship assistance to individuals and general and unrestricted support to two organizations.

Maia Magee Foundation at a glance

In short: Maia Magee Foundation gave $103K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$102,500
-35.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
12
-25.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$8,542
-13.9% vs 2023
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$5,943,656
+30.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
Massachusetts (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.

How to apply to Maia Magee Foundation

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.

Contact

Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Maia Magee Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Colrain Vol AMB Assoc Inc: $35KColrain Vol AMB Assoc Inc$35KTown of Charlemont: $15KTown of Charlemont$15KA Kimberley: $7KA Kimberley$7KD Martin: $7KD Martin$7KE Mayou: $7KE Mayou$7KE Cushing: $5KE Cushing$5KE Guillemette: $5KE Guillemette$5KL Vallier: $5KL Vallier$5KR Bunce: $5KR Bunce$5KS Maxson: $5KS Maxson$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Colrain Vol AMB Assoc Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $95K.

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 filing’s grant dollars were allocated 55% to recipients in Massachusetts and 45% to recipients in New Hampshire.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

ManchesterColrainCharlemontMilfordGreenvilleMerrimackRochesterWeareBristolLaconiaMiddletonNashuaSalemThomtonTyngsboroWilton

How Maia Magee Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 413% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants2020 2 grants2021 4 grants2022 16 grants2023 12 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $159K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $103K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Colrain Vol AMB Assoc Inc Colrain, MAGeneral & Unrestricted (See General Explanation)$35,000
Town of Charlemont Charlemont, MAGeneral & Unrestricted (See General Explanation)$15,000
A Kimberley Colrain, MAShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant$6,500
D Martin Weare, NHHardship Assistance Grant$6,500
E Mayou Wilton, NHHardship Assistance Grant$6,500
E Cushing Manchester, NHHardship Assistance Grant$5,000
E Guillemette Merrimack, NHHardship Assistance Grant$5,000
L Vallier Milford, NHHardship Assistance Grant$5,000
R Bunce Manchester, NHHardship Assistance Grant$5,000
S Maxson Salem, NHHardship Assistance Grant$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$5,943,656$1,515,304$132,229$102,50012$128,039$215,214$242,117
2023$4,558,081$2,103,082$180,353$158,70016$179,782$152,986$173,342
2022$2,630,869$309,609$82,655$56,5004$82,384$9,338$117,195
2021$2,403,415$1,300,614$34,430$20,0002$34,400$1,084$76,434
2020$1,137,231$804,945$9,369———$4,945$36,553

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maia Magee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $102,500. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $35,000 to Colrain Vol Amb Assoc Inc and $15,000 to the Town of Charlemont, both for general and unrestricted purposes. The filing also lists individual grants for short-term emergency assistance and hardship assistance.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Maia Magee is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.

Maia Magee Foundation is led by Maia Magee, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Maia Magee

    Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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 Maia Magee Foundation

How much does Maia Magee Foundation give each year?

Maia Magee Foundation gave $103K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 16 grants.

What is Maia Magee Foundation's typical grant size?

Maia Magee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,542, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Maia Magee Foundation give grants?

Maia Magee Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colrain, MA (2 grants), Manchester, NH (2 grants) and Milford, NH (2 grants).

Does Maia Magee Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 17% of Maia Magee Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Assistance Grant" (9 grants).

Who are Maia Magee Foundation's largest grantees?

Maia Magee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colrain Vol AMB Assoc Inc ($35,000), Town of Charlemont ($15,000) and A Kimberley ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Maia Magee Foundation?

Maia Magee Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (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.

How do I apply for a grant from Maia Magee Foundation?

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 Maia Magee Foundation's EIN?

Maia Magee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2749337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Maia Magee 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.

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