Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing states that it is organized and operated solely to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities and does not engage in direct charitable activities.
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond at a glance
In short: Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond gave $73K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,047
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,218
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,430,520
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 757 N Water Street 200, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 963-9426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sojourner Truth Peace Center ($12K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to organizations in Wisconsin. The listed 2025 recipients are in Milwaukee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $73K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sojourner Truth Peace Center Milwaukee, WI | General | $12,000 |
| Matc Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| St Marcus School Milwaukee, WI | General | $8,500 |
| Mam (Milwaukee Art Museum) Milwaukee, WI | General | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,500 |
| Benedict Center Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| St Augustine Prep Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens Milwaukee, WI | General | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,430,520 | $131,135 | $81,829 | $73,047 | 14 | $73,047 | $123,360 | $78,590 |
| 2024 | $1,381,214 | $87,926 | $69,192 | $57,850 | 13 | $61,015 | $79,226 | $74,667 |
| 2023 | $1,362,480 | $572,743 | $52,268 | $45,670 | 15 | $45,670 | $132,986 | $58,854 |
| 2022 | $963,520 | $51,854 | $58,754 | $50,328 | 18 | $52,903 | $44,006 | $48,240 |
| 2021 | $970,420 | $103,500 | $53,989 | $45,239 | 18 | $47,589 | $94,604 | $17,720 |
| 2020 | $920,909 | $42,080 | $58,147 | $48,564 | 20 | — | $33,169 | $47,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond reported a distributable amount of $79K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several areas. For example, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin describes its mission as empowering individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health through patient services, education, and advocacy. The Benedict Center describes its work as pursuing a fair justice system that treats everyone with dignity and respect, while Teens Grow Greens says it provides skill-building employment for teenagers. The Milwaukee Public Museum says it inspires curiosity and supports preservation of natural and cultural diversity through exhibitions, education, collections, and research. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $73,047. Grants ranged from $750 to $12,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $12,000 to Sojourner Truth Peace Center, $10,000 to MATC Foundation, $8,500 to St Marcus School, $8,000 to Milwaukee Art Museum, and $7,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. Other reported grants included $5,500 to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, $5,000 each to Benedict Center and St Augustine Prep, $4,000 to Teens Grow Greens, $2,500 to Milwaukee Public Museum, and $2,000 each to Milwaukee PBS and UWM Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jean-Max Dermond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra J. Dermond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond
How much does Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond give each year?
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond gave $73K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 13 grants.
What is Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's typical grant size?
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,218, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond that year got $2K on average.
Where does Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond give grants?
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (14 grants).
Does Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's largest grantees?
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's largest 2025 grantees include Sojourner Truth Peace Center ($12,000), Matc Foundation ($10,000) and St Marcus School ($8,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond?
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (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 Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond?
The foundation 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 Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's EIN?
Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6299515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Maxsan Foundation Co Jean-Max and Sandra J Dermond funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/maxsan-foundation-co-jean-max-and-sandra-j-dermond-morg_83615a2c3f454c2a85aed123cbf077fa
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