Maxson Family Private Foundation
Maxson Family Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $972K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $37K.
Maxson Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Maxson Family Private Foundation gave $50K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,980
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $7,140
- Median grant
- $7,140
- Total assets
- $972,436
- Primary geography
- New York (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Maxson Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn ($7K). Together the top 7 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maxson Family Private Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,140 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted General | $7,140 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Unrestricted General | $7,140 |
| Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,140 |
| Alley Cat Allies Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted General | $7,140 |
| Gentle Giants Draft House Rescue Mount Airy, MD | Unrestricted General | $7,140 |
| Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted General | $7,140 |
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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 | $972,436 | $44,374 | $65,917 | $49,980 | 7 | $55,959 | $36,648 | $53,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maxson Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maxson Family Private Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$12K (2025)
Robert Mason
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sherry Mason
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $12K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Maxson Family Private Foundation
How much does Maxson Family Private Foundation give each year?
Maxson Family Private Foundation gave $50K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Maxson Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Maxson Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,140, and its average grant was $7,140, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maxson Family Private Foundation give grants?
Maxson Family Private Foundation's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (29%) and Florida (14%).
Does Maxson Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Maxson Family Private Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Maxson Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Maxson Family Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn ($7,140), Wounded Warrior Project ($7,140) and Best Friends Animal Society ($7,140), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maxson Family Private Foundation?
Maxson Family Private Foundation reported $972K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Maxson Family Private Foundation's EIN?
Maxson Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6691851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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