Maynard Family Foundation
The Maynard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tallmadge, Ohio. Formed in 1993, it was established by Philip H. Maynard to coordinate the philanthropic efforts of his companies and personal holdings.
Maynard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Maynard Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 95 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,128,650
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 95
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,881
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $20,182,727
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (35 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maynard Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation reviews applications quarterly. Its website instructs applicants to submit a written request addressed to the foundation and provide proof of public charity status if that documentation is not already on file. The filing says awards are generally limited to needs in the Akron/Summit County, Ohio vicinity.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists application deadlines of March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 each year.
- Deadline
- The website lists application deadlines of March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Pamela Loughry
Mailing address: PO Box 36, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Phone: (330) 798-5171
Email: ploughry@maynardfdn.com
Website: https://maynardfdn.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maynard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Well CDC ($125K). Together the top 10 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 229 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing says awards are generally limited to needs in the Akron/Summit County, Ohio vicinity. Ohio recipients accounted for 99% of its 2024 grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maynard Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 94 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 95 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Well CDC Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $125,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $100,000 |
| United Way Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $100,000 |
| Grace House Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $60,000 |
| Vincent House Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $60,000 |
| Archbishop Hoban Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $50,000 |
| Front Porch Fellowship Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $50,000 |
| Truly Reaching You Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $50,000 |
| Leadership Akron Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $35,000 |
| Julie Billiart School Akron, OH | Toward Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,182,727 | $1,335,625 | $1,496,407 | $1,128,650 | 95 | $1,128,650 | $752,669 | $1,153,255 |
| 2023 | $20,343,509 | $992,828 | $1,339,367 | $1,029,265 | 86 | $1,029,265 | $401,783 | $1,030,784 |
| 2022 | $20,686,342 | $20,145,420 | $1,151,736 | $1,003,170 | 48 | $1,003,170 | $477,319 | $865,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maynard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help create and sustain a vibrant and healthy community in the Greater Akron area, where residents have equal opportunities to live, work, and be enriched. It says it strives to invest in regional, transformational nonprofit projects that help people in need advance and thrive.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. Truly Reaching You describes its work as relationship-based reentry support for men returning to their communities after serving sentences. Leadership Akron says it connects leaders across sectors, backgrounds, and generations through community leadership programs. Alchemy describes its mission as helping urban adolescents develop a sense of purpose and thrive in their families, schools, and communities. Other 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity, which says it brings people together to build homes and communities; Stewart’s Caring Place, which provides free support for people and families on a cancer journey; and Embracing Futures, which helps provide dental care and oral-health education to children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 95 grants totaling $1,128,650. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $125,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among its largest awards were $125,000 to WELL CDC, $100,000 each to Akron Children’s Hospital and United Way, and $60,000 each to Grace House and Vincent House. These grants were listed as program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pamela E. Loughry as executive director, Amy Griffith as president, Emily Eckart as secretary, Timothy Griffith as director, and Matthew Eckart as treasurer.
Maynard Family Foundation is led by Amy Griffith, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Griffith
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $41K (2024)
Pamela E. Loughry
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$34K (2022) → $88K (2024)
Timothy Griffith
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Eckart
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Eckart
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jessica Tepus (2022–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to Pamela E Loughry (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maynard Family Foundation
How much does Maynard Family Foundation give each year?
Maynard Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 95 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 86 grants.
What is Maynard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Maynard Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,881, across 95 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maynard Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Maynard Family Foundation give grants?
Maynard Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (68 grants), Tallmadge, OH (4 grants), Cleveland, OH (3 grants) and Barberton, OH (2 grants).
Does Maynard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 95 grants with a stated purpose on Maynard Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Toward Program Support" (95 grants).
Who are Maynard Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Maynard Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Well CDC ($125,000), Akron Children's Hospital ($100,000) and United Way ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maynard Family Foundation?
Maynard Family Foundation reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Maynard Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help create and sustain a vibrant and healthy community in the Greater Akron area, where residents have equal opportunities to live, work, and be enriched. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maynard Family Foundation?
The foundation reviews applications quarterly. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maynard Family Foundation's EIN?
Maynard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4489513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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