The Dixie May Foundation
The Dixie May Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $218K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Dixie May Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dixie May Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,000
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,000
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $218,320
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (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 The Dixie May Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nevada Reno Foundation ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Dixie May Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation Reno, NV | To provide scholarship support to students in the college of businesss sports management program. | $18,000 |
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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 | $218,320 | $23,222 | $20,412 | $18,000 | 1 | $18,000 | $21,769 | $14,598 |
| 2023 | $215,510 | $10,714 | $15,177 | $13,000 | 1 | $13,000 | $9,439 | $14,044 |
| 2022 | $219,973 | $10,049 | $13,280 | $11,000 | 1 | $11,000 | $8,735 | $12,490 |
| 2021 | $223,204 | $11,449 | $15,291 | $13,000 | 1 | $13,000 | $10,339 | $10,061 |
| 2020 | $227,046 | $-3,093 | $13,942 | $12,000 | 2 | — | $8,519 | $10,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dixie May Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dixie May Foundation is led by Dixie May, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dixie May
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B. J. D. North
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald M. Dorn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 The Dixie May Foundation
How much does The Dixie May Foundation give each year?
The Dixie May Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is The Dixie May Foundation?
The Dixie May Foundation reported $218K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Dixie May Foundation operate?
The Dixie May Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada.
What is The Dixie May Foundation's EIN?
The Dixie May Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5485948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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