Maxwell Foundation
Maxwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. It reported making 11 grants totaling $15,800 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including a community foundation, a university, and organizations working in areas such as education, medical care, community development, and land conservation.
Maxwell Foundation at a glance
In short: Maxwell Foundation gave $16K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $1,436
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $448,489
- Primary geography
- Utah (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Maxwell 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: 6067 N Sequoia Drive, Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 439-6067
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maxwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Utah (39%), California (25%), Virginia (16%), Tennessee (9%), and Wyoming (6%). The listed recipients also include organizations in Maryland and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $448,489 | $409 | $16,675 | $15,800 | 11 | $15,800 | — |
| 2022 | $282,585 | $12 | $11,277 | $9,000 | 5 | $9,000 | — |
| 2020 | $470,028 | — | $11,736 | $8,700 | 5 | — | $22,942 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Rising Star Outreach says it works to help individuals and families affected by leprosy through education, medical care, and community development. Central Valley Community Foundation says it connects capital and communities for a just and thriving Central Valley. Southern Virginia University describes its mission as educating and developing students in intellect, character, and spirituality. The Shalom Foundation says it provides medical and surgical care to impoverished children in Guatemala.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $15,800. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,100, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants were $5,100 to Rising Star Outreach, $2,500 each to Central Valley Community Foundation and Southern Virginia University, and $1,500 to The Shalom Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James R Maxwell as President; Carla Maxwell as Secretary, Treasurer, and Director; and Andrea Davis, Scott Maxwell, Lindsey Maxwell Wennerth, and Brian Maxwell as Directors.
Maxwell Foundation is led by James R. Maxwell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Maxwell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Maxwell
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Maxwell Wennerth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Maxwell Foundation
How much does Maxwell Foundation give each year?
Maxwell Foundation gave $16K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Maxwell Foundation's typical grant size?
Maxwell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,436, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maxwell Foundation give grants?
Maxwell Foundation's top state is Utah, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Virginia (16%).
Does Maxwell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Maxwell Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Maxwell Foundation?
Maxwell Foundation reported $448K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $409.
What does Maxwell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Rising Star Outreach says it works to help individuals and families affected by leprosy through education, medical care, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maxwell 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 Maxwell Foundation's EIN?
Maxwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2568680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maxwell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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