Maxon Foundation
Maxon Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In its 2024 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $30,500, primarily to organizations in the District of Columbia, with additional grants to organizations in Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York.
Maxon Foundation at a glance
In short: Maxon Foundation gave $31K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in District of Columbia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,500
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,386
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $232,832
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (77% 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 Maxon 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: 4989 Glenbrook Road Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 966-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maxon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Albans School ($11K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 11% to Indiana; 10% to North Carolina; and 1% each to Virginia and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maxon Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $22K (2020) to $31K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans School Washington, DC | Educational | $10,500 |
| Bishop Walker School for Boys Washington, DC | Educational | $3,500 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | Educational | $3,500 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Wadsworth-Sulgrave Historic Preservation Foundation Washington, DC | Preservation | $3,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | Cultural | $1,500 |
| St Patricks Epsicopal Day School Washington, DC | Educational | $1,000 |
| Wendt Center for Loss & Healing Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Washington Winter Show Washington, DC | Charitable | $650 |
| Metropolitan Club Preservation Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $232,832 | $27,420 | $35,516 | $30,500 | 22 | $33,635 | $25,539 | $29,077 |
| 2023 | $240,928 | $20,615 | $34,314 | $27,650 | 23 | $32,778 | $19,079 | $25,648 |
| 2022 | $254,527 | $22,544 | $25,158 | $23,250 | 22 | $23,500 | $20,886 | $25,655 |
| 2021 | $253,991 | $10,804 | $29,346 | $25,550 | 26 | $26,287 | $7,745 | $28,274 |
| 2020 | $272,533 | $19,869 | $25,234 | $22,160 | 25 | — | $17,510 | $22,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maxon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 filing does not state a mission. The 2024 grants included support for education, preservation, cultural, charitable, and religious purposes. Grantees describe a range of activities: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology says it provides undergraduate education in engineering, mathematics, and science; Washington Winter Show says it supports local charities serving children and families; and Palisades Village says it helps older adults live independently and safely in their homes. House of Ruth describes providing housing and support services to women and children, and Jubilee Jobs describes its work as job placement for the marginally employable.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $30,500 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,500, with a median grant of $450.
The largest reported grants included $10,500 to St Albans School for educational purposes; $3,500 each to Bishop Walker School for Boys for educational purposes and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for educational purposes; $3,000 to Duke University for educational purposes; and $3,000 to Wadsworth-Sulgrave Historic Preservation Foundation for preservation. Other listed grants included $1,500 to National Gallery of Art for cultural purposes, $1,000 to Wendt Center for Loss & Healing for charitable purposes, $650 to Washington Winter Show for charitable purposes, and $500 to St John's Church for religious purposes. House of Ruth and Jubilee Jobs each received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sophia M Ackerly and Dana T Ackerly as trustees.
Maxon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana T. Ackerly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophia M. Ackerly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Maxon Foundation
How much does Maxon Foundation give each year?
Maxon Foundation gave $31K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 23 grants.
What is Maxon Foundation's typical grant size?
Maxon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $450, and its average grant was $1,386, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maxon Foundation give grants?
Maxon Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (11%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (16 grants).
Does Maxon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Maxon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are Maxon Foundation's largest grantees?
Maxon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Albans School ($10,500), Bishop Walker School for Boys ($3,500) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maxon Foundation?
Maxon Foundation reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maxon Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. The 2024 grants included support for education, preservation, cultural, charitable, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maxon 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 Maxon Foundation's EIN?
Maxon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6722157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maxon 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.
Data update history
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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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