The Major Family Foundation
The Major Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Major Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Major Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,000
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Major Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Research, Education | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Major Family Foundation is led by Peter F. Major, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Peter F. Major
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Major Family Foundation
How much does The Major Family Foundation give each year?
The Major Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Major Family Foundation operate?
The Major Family Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Major Family Foundation's EIN?
The Major Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0894369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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