Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui
The Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn UI is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities, hospitals, cultural organizations, and other nonprofits.
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui at a glance
In short: Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui gave $51K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,519
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,807
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $758
- Total assets
- $1,076,812
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (69% 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 Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brandeis University ($8K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 30% to recipients in New York. The filing also lists 0% for Colorado and 0% for the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $53K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,578 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,578 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,578 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,578 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,578 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,578 |
| CPJ of Greater Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,516 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,010 |
| New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,010 |
| Boston Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $505 |
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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 | $1,076,812 | $115,073 | $77,579 | $50,519 | 18 | $59,891 | $99,296 | $62,938 |
| 2024 | $1,039,654 | $108,483 | $70,736 | $47,377 | 18 | $55,956 | $92,967 | $59,102 |
| 2023 | $1,002,948 | $30,429 | $68,450 | $48,914 | 18 | $56,215 | $15,372 | $54,676 |
| 2022 | $1,041,340 | $-19,904 | $76,486 | $52,795 | 17 | $60,131 | $9,346 | $56,251 |
| 2021 | $1,137,652 | $247,199 | $72,468 | $44,691 | 1 | $53,967 | $230,584 | $62,071 |
| 2020 | $961,505 | $82,875 | $65,930 | $44,931 | 1 | — | $70,256 | $53,224 |
| 2019 | $944,804 | $51,577 | $65,018 | $45,513 | 1 | — | $42,343 | $52,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui reported a distributable amount of $63K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations in higher education, health care, music, the arts, and other charitable work. Brandeis University describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences and providing a broad liberal arts education. New England Conservatory of Music says it educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world. The Boston Symphony Orchestra says it makes music and provides educational and training programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $50,519 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $101 to $7,578, with a median of $758. The largest grants included $7,578 each to Brandeis University, Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, American Technion Society, and American Friends of Hebrew University. Other reported grants included $1,516 to CPJ of Greater Boston; $1,010 each to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory of Music; $505 to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts; and $202 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Hadassah. The listed grants were for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee and Steven P Rosenthal of Mintz Levin ET as co-trustee.
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$15K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Steven P. Rosenthal - Mintz Levin Et
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Bank of America (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui
How much does Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui give each year?
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui gave $51K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 18 grants.
What is Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's typical grant size?
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's median grant in 2025 was $758, and its average grant was $2,807, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui give grants?
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui gives mostly in Massachusetts: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (10 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's largest grantees?
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's largest 2025 grantees include Brandeis University ($7,578), Harvard University ($7,578) and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital ($7,578), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui?
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (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 Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations in higher education, health care, music, the arts, and other charitable work. Brandeis University describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences and providing a broad liberal arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's EIN?
Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6038066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Max & Sophie Mydans Fndn Ui 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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