Maxsan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $79K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$58K
+26.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
-13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+46.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maxsan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Maxsan Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Maxsan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,381,214 | $1,362,480 | $963,520 |
| Revenue | $87,926 | $572,743 | $51,854 |
| Expenses | $69,192 | $52,268 | $58,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $61,015 | $45,670 | $52,903 |
| Net Investment Income | $79,226 | $132,986 | $44,006 |
| Distributable Amount | $74,667 | $58,854 | $48,240 |
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
84 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sojourner Truth Peace Center ($10,000), MATC Foundation ($8,000), St Marcus School ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benedict Center Milwaukee, WI | General | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | General | $6,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America Milwaukee, WI | General | $500 |
| MAM (Milwaukee Art Museum) Milwaukee, WI | General | $6,250 |
| MATC Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General | $8,000 |
| MPTV Friends Milwaukee, WI | General | $1,300 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General | $4,500 |
| Sojourner Truth Peace Center Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| St Augustine Prep Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| St Marcus School Milwaukee, WI | General | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN-MAX DERMOND | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SANDRA J DERMOND | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxsan Foundation?
Maxsan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maxsan Foundation?
As of 2024, Maxsan Foundation holds $1.4M in total assets with $88K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $58K in 2024.
Where does Maxsan Foundation operate?
Maxsan Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Maxsan Foundation award?
In 2024, Maxsan Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $58K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Maxsan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Maxsan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Maxsan Foundation's EIN?
Maxsan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6299515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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