The Mahaffey Foundation
The Mahaffey Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. It reported 14 grants totaling $125,368 in 2024, supporting organizations including children’s services, education, cancer support, and victim services.
The Mahaffey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mahaffey Foundation gave $125K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,368
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,955
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $971,330
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% 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 The Mahaffey Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter stating the amount requested and purpose to John Mahaffey.
- Contact
Application contact: John Mahaffey
Mailing address: 215 Sir Barton Pkwy, Midland, TX 79705
Phone: (903) 360-0718
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mahaffey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Sky Children's Ranch ($37K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (92%), Georgia (8%), and Iowa (1%). The listed 2024 grants include recipients in Midland and other Texas cities, as well as Atlanta, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mahaffey Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $125K (2024) to $286K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Sky Children's Ranch Midland, TX | Donation | $37,379 |
| Boys & Girls Club Midland, TX | Donation | $20,265 |
| Bynum School Midland, TX | Donation | $15,000 |
| Oil Patch Kids Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Donation | $9,500 |
| Midland Christian School Midland, TX | Donation | $7,130 |
| Midland County Livestock Associatio Midland, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis Center Midland, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Church of Midland Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Teen Flow Ministries Midland, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $971,330 | $45,268 | $140,067 | $125,368 | 14 | $125,368 | $27,198 | $52,912 |
| 2023 | $1,066,129 | $34,169 | $182,811 | $148,934 | 12 | $148,934 | $34,169 | $60,254 |
| 2022 | $1,200,071 | $2,333 | $287,562 | $286,041 | 20 | $286,041 | $2,333 | $66,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mahaffey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address healing abused children and promoting family wholeness (High Sky Children’s Ranch), personalized programs for people with special needs (Bynum School), and support for children in the Permian Basin (Oil Patch Kids). The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Midland Rape Crisis Center describes its work as easing and healing trauma for victims and families, helping victims navigate medical and legal systems, and providing support and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $125,368. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $37,379, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $37,379 to High Sky Children’s Ranch, $20,265 to Boys & Girls Club, $15,000 to Bynum School, $10,000 to Oil Patch Kids, and $9,500 to the American Cancer Society.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made to John Mahaffey by letter stating the amount requested and purpose. Awards are restricted to organizations that qualify as exempt under section 170(b)(1)(A).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Candace Mahaffey, Matt Heider, and John Mahaffey as directors.
The Mahaffey Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candace Mahaffey
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Mahaffey
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Matt Heider
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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 The Mahaffey Foundation
How much does The Mahaffey Foundation give each year?
The Mahaffey Foundation gave $125K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 12 grants.
What is The Mahaffey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mahaffey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,955, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mahaffey Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Mahaffey Foundation give grants?
The Mahaffey Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (10 grants).
Does The Mahaffey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of The Mahaffey Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are The Mahaffey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mahaffey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include High Sky Children's Ranch ($37,379), Boys & Girls Club ($20,265) and Bynum School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mahaffey Foundation?
The Mahaffey Foundation reported $971K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mahaffey Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mahaffey Foundation?
Submit a letter stating the amount requested and purpose to John Mahaffey. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mahaffey Foundation's EIN?
The Mahaffey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3996560. 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 September 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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Grantable. (2026). The Mahaffey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mahaffey-foundation-morg_77d279b1f7b54076ba8f9595dd1dd93e
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