May One Foundation
May One Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K.
May One Foundation at a glance
In short: May One Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,200
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,600
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,600
- Total assets
- $55,654
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% 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 May One Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Story Church ($19K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How May One Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Story Church Houston, TX | Promote Mission of Charitable Giving | $19,200 |
| Saved in America Oceanside, CA | Locate/Rescue Trafficked Children | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,654 | $149,937 | $155,328 | $25,200 | 2 | $36,606 | $2,925 |
| 2024 | $61,045 | $157,535 | $156,695 | $22,800 | 2 | $156,695 | $2,551 |
| 2023 | $60,205 | $207,500 | $147,295 | $17,285 | 4 | $147,295 | $2,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, May One Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
May One Foundation is led by Lisa Wilson, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Wilson
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$75K (2023) → $56K (2025)
Ava Wilson
Director & Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Maryclaire Wilson
Secretary, Director & Officer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $47K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $56K, to Lisa Wilson (Pres/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about May One Foundation
How much does May One Foundation give each year?
May One Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 2 grants.
How large is May One Foundation?
May One Foundation reported $56K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does May One Foundation operate?
May One Foundation has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What is May One Foundation's EIN?
May One Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0495802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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