Maverick Capital Foundation
Maverick Capital Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in New York. Established in 2002 and granted tax-exempt status in November 2003, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking and philanthropic activities. The foundation employs a small, focused team and maintains a presence across multiple major U.S. cities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.3M
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+76.3% YoY
Grant Count
189
+30.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+35.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to meaningfully improve the lives of others by identifying, funding, and partnering with the most effective nonprofits working to help those in need.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Youth development
- Social and human services
- Community development
- Health and medical research
- Child welfare
- Legal aid
- Hunger relief
- Support for economically disadvantaged people
- Criminal justice
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Prospective grantees should approach the foundation directly for more information regarding funding opportunities.
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides support nationally, with particular emphasis on:
- Dallas, Texas
- New York City
- San Francisco
- Philadelphia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending December 2024):
- Total Assets: $29.3 million
- Total Revenue: $1.76 million
- Total Expenses: $3.63 million
- Total Liabilities: $491,000
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year Ending December 2023):
- Total Assets: $25,961,457
- Total Income: $6,557,239
- Total Giving: $1,915,556
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,323,975 | $25,961,457 | $19,134,625 |
| Revenue | $1,762,758 | $6,292,638 | $3,487,831 |
| Expenses | $3,629,514 | $3,041,258 | $2,796,821 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,963,452 | $2,475,277 | $2,578,523 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,355,885 | $2,508,190 | $1,633,834 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,259,422 | $978,769 | $854,699 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board and Staff:
- Lee S. Ainslie III - Trustee
- Tony Hairston - Trustee
- Trevor Wiessmann - Trustee
- Keith Hennington - Trustee
- Travis Baird - Executive Director
- Angela Bonato - Program Officer
- Mahesh Ramchandani - Board Chair
- Akanimo U - Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE S AINSLIE III | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| TONY HAIRSTON | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| TREVOR WIESSMANN | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| KEITH HENNINGTON | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in recent grant announcements, including:
Mavs Foundation Grants Fuel Life-Changing Programs for Women in TexasSupport for anti-trafficking efforts across North Texas
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Mavs Foundation Grants Fuel Life-Changing Programs for Women in TexasEmergency grants awarded for winter storm relief in Texas
Mavs Foundation Grants Fuel Life-Changing Programs for Women in TexasSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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