Mair Family Foundation
The Mair Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Gatos, California. In 2024, it made 21 grants totaling $972,204, supporting organizations including a university, health-related nonprofits, educational programs, and community organizations.
Mair Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mair Family Foundation gave $972K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $972,204
- +73.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,295
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,322,135
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mair Family Foundation
- How to Apply
The filing says requests should include the requesting organization’s tax identification number, a detailed description of the purpose for the requested funds, and information about the organization and its mission or…
The filing says requests should include the requesting organization’s tax identification number, a detailed description of the purpose for the requested funds, and information about the organization and its mission or objectives. James D Mair is listed as the contact. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: James D Mair
Mailing address: 475 Alberto Way Suite 150, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 379-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mair Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of the Pacific ($476K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $904K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 72 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (76%) and North Carolina (21%); smaller shares went to Hawaii (2%), Texas (1%), and Washington (1%). The filing lists grant recipients in California, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington among its largest grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mair Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $533K (2022) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $972K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | General Fund | $471,640 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation Portola Valley, CA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation Santa Clara, CA | General Fund | $43,564 |
| Cancer Carepoint San Jose, CA | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Africa Schools of Kenya Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Downtown College Prep San Jose, CA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council Boy Scouts of America San Jose, CA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,322,135 | $549,205 | $1,105,635 | $972,204 | 21 | $972,204 | $471,706 | $915,594 |
| 2023 | $17,430,724 | $-54,213 | $657,673 | $560,500 | 9 | $560,500 | $302,157 | $773,423 |
| 2022 | $14,970,203 | $104,885 | $679,135 | $532,759 | 7 | $532,759 | $286,004 | $763,439 |
| 2021 | $17,844,234 | $3,864,235 | $1,407,467 | $1,120,681 | 16 | $1,120,681 | $10,693,040 | $729,705 |
| 2020 | $16,789,457 | $3,474,972 | $583,841 | $580,902 | 19 | — | $198,902 | $585,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mair Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $916K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span education, health, and community services. For example, the University of the Pacific describes its mission as providing a student-centered education that prepares people for achievement and responsible leadership. Bay Area Lyme Foundation says it funds research toward better Lyme disease diagnostics and treatments and promotes prevention through education. Breakthrough Silicon Valley says it prepares students to become first-generation college graduates and develops future educators and advocates for equity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $972,204. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $471,640, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants went to the University of the Pacific ($471,640), The V Foundation for Cancer Research ($200,000), Bay Area Lyme Foundation ($50,000), San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation ($43,564), and Cancer Carepoint ($35,000). The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL FUND.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn M Harnish as president; James D Mair as secretary; and Gretchen W Mair, Kasey Harnish, Clint Fleener, and Emily Fleener Mair as directors.
Mair Family Foundation is led by Carolyn M. Harnish, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn M. Harnish
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Clint Fleener
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Emily Fleener Mair
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen W. Mair
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kasey Harnish
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D. Mair
Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Carolyn M Harnish (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mair Family Foundation
How much does Mair Family Foundation give each year?
Mair Family Foundation gave $972K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $561K across 9 grants.
What is Mair Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mair Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,295, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mair Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Mair Family Foundation give grants?
Mair Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (5 grants), Los Gatos, CA (3 grants) and Stockton, CA (2 grants).
Does Mair Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mair Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mair Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mair Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of the Pacific ($475,640 across 2 grants), The V Foundation for Cancer Research ($200,000) and Bay Area Lyme Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mair Family Foundation?
Mair Family Foundation reported $18.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $972K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $916K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mair Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span education, health, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mair Family Foundation?
The filing says requests should include the requesting organization’s tax identification number, a detailed description of the purpose for the requested funds, and information about the organization and its mission or… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mair Family Foundation's EIN?
Mair Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3781673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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