Maverick Capital Foundation
Maverick Capital Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its website says it supports organizations working to help people in need, with primary interests in education, youth development, social services, and criminal justice.
Maverick Capital Foundation at a glance
In short: Maverick Capital Foundation gave $3.4M across 189 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,377,776
- +76.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 189
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,872
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $29,323,975
- +13.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (41 of 139, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 Maverick Capital Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 N Pearl Street 20Th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 880-4000
Website: https://maverickcapitalfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maverick Capital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kipp NYC ($210K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,011 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 924 grants of 1,011 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website names New York City, Dallas, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Florida as places where it has supported nonprofits. In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 20% to Texas, 12% to California, 7% to Florida, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 189 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maverick Capital Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 139 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 315% 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 $1.9M (2023) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 189 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Line New York Brooklyn, NY | Education | $110,000 |
| Kipp NYC New York, NY | Education | $110,000 |
| The Marshall Project New York, NY | Social Services | $110,000 |
| Part of the Solution Bronx, NY | Hunger Relief | $110,000 |
| Bard Prison Initiative Annandale on the Hudso, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Kipp NYC New York, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Safe Horizon New York, NY | Social Services | $100,000 |
| Dream New York, NY | Community Outreach | $95,000 |
| Basta New York, NY | Social Services | $85,000 |
| Classical Charter Schools Bronx, NY | Education | $85,000 |
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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 | $29,323,975 | $1,762,758 | $3,629,514 | $3,377,776 | 189 | $3,963,452 | $6,355,885 | $1,259,422 |
| 2023 | $25,961,457 | $6,292,638 | $3,041,258 | $1,915,558 | 145 | $2,475,277 | $2,508,190 | $978,769 |
| 2022 | $19,134,625 | $3,487,831 | $2,796,821 | $2,551,083 | 203 | $2,578,523 | $1,633,834 | $854,699 |
| 2021 | $21,028,452 | $3,246,146 | $2,589,726 | $2,466,994 | 199 | $2,468,474 | $172,778 | $953,474 |
| 2020 | $17,258,408 | $1,663,796 | $2,846,945 | $2,969,020 | 275 | — | $157,922 | $778,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maverick Capital Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The foundation’s website identifies education, youth development, social services, and criminal justice as its primary areas of interest. Its 2024 grants also list purposes including hunger relief and community outreach.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the kinds of work in its portfolio. Part of the Solution describes its work as meeting immediate needs and providing long-term services to people in the Bronx. Safe Horizon says it supports victims of crime and abuse and works to prevent violence and promote justice. Classical Charter Schools prepares South Bronx students for college-preparatory high schools, while Cristo Rey New York High School serves students who may lack the educational background or financial means to attend another private college-preparatory school. Hot Bread Kitchen describes its work as culinary job training, job placement, and food entrepreneurship for people facing barriers to meaningful careers. Family Gateway says it provides supportive services to children and families affected by homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 189 grants totaling $3,377,776. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $110,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $110,000 each to Bottom Line New York and KIPP NYC for education, The Marshall Project for social services, and Part of the Solution for hunger relief. Other examples include $100,000 to Bard Prison Initiative for education and $100,000 to Safe Horizon for social services. Family Gateway received $60,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee S Ainslie III, Tony Hairston, Trevor Wiessmann, and Keith Hennington as trustees.
Maverick Capital Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Hennington
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee S. Ainslie III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Hairston
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Wiessmann
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew Warford (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Evan A. Wyly (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Maverick Capital Foundation
How much does Maverick Capital Foundation give each year?
Maverick Capital Foundation gave $3.4M across 189 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 145 grants.
What is Maverick Capital Foundation's typical grant size?
Maverick Capital Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,872, across 189 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maverick Capital Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Maverick Capital Foundation give grants?
Maverick Capital Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (39 grants), Dallas, TX (23 grants), San Francisco, CA (19 grants) and Bronx, NY (8 grants).
Does Maverick Capital Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 189 grants with a stated purpose on Maverick Capital Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (64 grants), "Education" (46 grants) and "Community Outreach" (21 grants).
Who are Maverick Capital Foundation's largest grantees?
Maverick Capital Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kipp NYC ($210,000 across 2 grants), Classical Charter Schools ($160,000 across 2 grants) and Cristo Rey New York High School ($160,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maverick Capital Foundation?
Maverick Capital Foundation reported $29.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maverick Capital Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies education, youth development, social services, and criminal justice as its primary areas of interest. Its 2024 grants also list purposes including hunger relief and community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maverick Capital Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Maverick Capital Foundation's EIN?
Maverick Capital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0917626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maverick Capital 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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