The Mai Family Foundation
The Mai Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 69 grants totaling $5,104,057 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian response, mental health, the arts, public policy, and civic participation.
The Mai Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mai Family Foundation gave $5.1M across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), top state New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,104,057
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,972
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,261,138
- -10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (20 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% 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 Mai Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1345 Avenue Of The Americas Fl 2, New York, NY 10105
Phone: (212) 845-4322
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mai Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sesame Takalani ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
355 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 355 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 22% to recipients in Washington, DC, 8% to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to recipients in Colorado, and 4% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mai Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 69 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 622% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.5M (2023) to $7.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Takalani New York, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable | $250,000 |
| The Tobin Project Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Wilderness Foundation Africa (Sophakama) Boulder, CO | Charitable | $236,807 |
| Fountain House New York, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Juilliard School New York, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Tesseract Research Center Washington, DC | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Breaking Ground New York, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| People for the American Way Washington, DC | Charitable | $150,000 |
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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 | $16,261,138 | $624,161 | $5,215,196 | $5,104,057 | 69 | $5,104,057 | $513,022 | $820,226 |
| 2023 | $18,161,033 | $15,300,621 | $4,694,807 | $4,541,418 | 56 | $4,541,418 | $3,297,232 | $764,830 |
| 2022 | $7,054,984 | $5,990,218 | $6,744,289 | $6,557,500 | 75 | $6,557,500 | $6,386,129 | $667,488 |
| 2021 | $7,813,070 | $4,241,901 | $5,513,091 | $5,275,600 | 66 | $5,275,600 | $4,154,410 | $898,418 |
| 2020 | $9,082,993 | $7,244,769 | $7,308,990 | $7,206,900 | 89 | — | $7,160,393 | $906,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mai Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $820K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions: the International Rescue Committee says it helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and rebuild; Fountain House says it works to help people most impacted by serious mental illness lead connected and healthy lives; and Juilliard says it cultivates excellence in music, dance, and drama education.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in public policy and civic engagement. Tesseract Research Center says it promotes knowledge of public policy through research, publications, and events. Voto Latino Foundation says it educates and empowers Latino voters, while People For the American Way says it mobilizes members and activists around policies reflecting freedom, fairness, and equal opportunity. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $5,104,057. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $500,000 to Sesame Takalani; $250,000 each to the International Rescue Committee and the Tobin Project; $236,807 to Wilderness Foundation Africa (SopHakama); and $200,000 each to Fountain House, Juilliard School, and Voter Participation Center. It also reported grants of $160,000 to Tesseract Research Center, $150,000 each to Breaking Ground, People For the American Way, and Voto Latino Foundation, and $125,000 to Type Media Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vincent A Mai as vice president and director; Anne Mai as president and director; James Mai and Timothy Mai as assistant treasurers; Rebecca Mai as secretary; Chiara Mai as treasurer; and David Mitnick as assistant secretary.
The Mai Family Foundation is led by Anne Mai, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Mai
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent A. Mai
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chiara Mai
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mitnick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Mai
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Mai
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Mai
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Mai Family Foundation
How much does The Mai Family Foundation give each year?
The Mai Family Foundation gave $5.1M across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 56 grants.
What is The Mai Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mai Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $73,972, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mai Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Mai Family Foundation give grants?
The Mai Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (30 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does The Mai Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on The Mai Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (69 grants).
Who are The Mai Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mai Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sesame Takalani ($500,000), International Rescue Committee ($250,000) and The Tobin Project ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mai Family Foundation?
The Mai Family Foundation reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $820K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mai Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mai Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mai Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mai Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3915987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mai Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mai Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mai-family-foundation-morg_1da453f3d3d94aaea97a1735a8013741
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