May Foundation
May Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K.
May Foundation at a glance
In short: May Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,235
- +62.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,078
- +116.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $635
- Total assets
- $15,600
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who May Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Classical Academy ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How May Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 350% 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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $550 (2022) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Academy Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Donation for General School Use Fund | $2,000 |
| Woodmen Valley Chapel Colorado Springs, CO | Religious Purposes | $635 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $600 |
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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 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $36,056 | $3,235 | 3 | $3,235 | $923 |
| 2023 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $56,333 | $1,990 | 4 | $1,990 | $2,871 |
| 2022 | $114,064 | $114,064 | $24,437 | $550 | 2 | $550 | $2,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, May Foundation reported a distributable amount of $923 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
May Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Addison May
Junior Trustee
Director → Junior Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin May
Junior Trustee
Director → Junior Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy May
Trustee
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah May
Trustee
Executive Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan May
Advisor Trustee
Director → Advisor Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rory Frueh
Advisor Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rorick Frueh (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 May Foundation
How much does May Foundation give each year?
May Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is May Foundation's typical grant size?
May Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $635, and its average grant was $1,078, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does May Foundation give grants?
May Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does May Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of May Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is May Foundation?
May Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $923 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is May Foundation's EIN?
May Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3317520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work May Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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