Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation
The Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $80,000, all to recipients in New York.
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation gave $80K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,273
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,467,870
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Bank of America as the contact and says to request information about the application form and materials and about award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- September 15. This deadline has passed for 2026 as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America
Mailing address: 101 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Estherville Animal Shelter ($25K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Estherville Animal Shelter Greenfield Center, NY | Unrestricted General | $24,910 |
| Cazenovia Community Resource Center Inc Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,785 |
| Speak Society for the Promotion of Educ' Binghamton, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| 441 Ministries Beechwood Rochester, NY | Unrestricted General | $6,805 |
| Irondequoit United Church Rochester, NY | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc Yorktown Heights, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Albany Damien Center Inc Albany, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Equicenter Inc Honeoye Falls, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Caring for Cats Foundation Three Mile Bay, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Heritage Christian Services Rochester, NY | Unrestricted General Suort | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,467,870 | $163,200 | $106,819 | $80,000 | 11 | $88,753 | $148,033 | $86,796 |
| 2024 | $1,411,129 | $152,890 | $93,099 | $70,000 | 11 | $78,289 | $137,114 | $81,356 |
| 2023 | $1,352,684 | $41,262 | $80,371 | $60,000 | 11 | $67,541 | $24,018 | $74,398 |
| 2022 | $1,392,403 | $-41,346 | $99,841 | $74,962 | 11 | $82,678 | $15,618 | $76,017 |
| 2021 | $1,533,601 | $331,573 | $123,279 | $80,000 | 12 | $94,339 | $306,692 | $85,111 |
| 2020 | $1,323,668 | $134,120 | $69,226 | $48,000 | 8 | — | $121,054 | $137,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe varied services. Cazenovia Community Resource Center describes its work as training, holistic learning, wellness, and environmental education for people regardless of income, gender, age, or abilities. 441 Ministries Beechwood says it works to support the Beechwood neighborhood through affordable housing, economic resources, and partnerships that foster stability and growth.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. EquiCenter describes its work as fostering growth, wellness, and educational opportunities through horses, horticulture, and nature-based experiences. Heritage Christian Services says it strives to advance an inclusive and equitable community and works alongside people who choose its services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $80,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $24,910, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $24,910 to Estherville Animal Shelter in Greenfield Center, New York. Other awards included $7,785 to Cazenovia Community Resource Center, $7,500 to SPEAK Society for the Promotion of Educ', and $6,805 to 441 Ministries Beechwood, all in New York. The listed grants were designated for unrestricted general support, with one described as unrestricted general support.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee and Chad W Zingler as co-trustee.
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chad W. Zingler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$18K (2021) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Katherine Zingler (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $18K, to Bank of America (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation
How much does Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation give each year?
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation gave $80K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 11 grants.
What is Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation give grants?
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (3 grants).
Does Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Estherville Animal Shelter ($24,910), Cazenovia Community Resource Center Inc ($7,785) and Speak Society for the Promotion of Educ' ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation?
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe varied services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation?
The filing lists Bank of America as the contact and says to request information about the application form and materials and about award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's EIN?
Ralph & Wilma Maibaum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6001151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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