The Maxfield Foundation
The Maxfield Foundation is a private foundation based in Marble Falls, Texas. Its stated primary purpose is to support cancer and leukemia research, directly or through qualifying charitable organizations; its bylaws also provide for contributions to other qualifying organizations.
The Maxfield Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maxfield Foundation gave $61K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $61K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $61,243
- -98.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $61,243
- -95.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $61,243
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Maxfield Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Robert R Maxfield
Mailing address: 701 N Us Highway 281 Suite H 1006, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: (650) 559-1560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maxfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bessemer Giving Fund ($61K).
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 50 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2023 went to a recipient in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Maxfield Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $5.0M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ | To Make Grants to Qualified Recipient Charitable Organizations | $61,243 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,583 | $68,850 | $61,243 | 1 | $62,375 | — | $460 |
| 2022 | $62,267 | $391,322 | $4,989,586 | $4,961,790 | 4 | $4,964,820 | $366,556 | $292,738 |
| 2021 | $4,660,531 | $434,094 | $2,483,824 | $2,448,000 | 13 | $2,448,150 | $406,737 | $360,959 |
| 2020 | $6,710,261 | $1,222,507 | $1,705,386 | $1,685,000 | 16 | — | $1,194,049 | $393,977 |
| 2019 | $7,193,140 | $1,231,506 | $1,208,013 | $1,135,000 | 16 | — | $1,212,044 | $394,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maxfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $460 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s bylaws state that its primary purpose is to use income or principal for cancer and leukemia research, either directly or through contributions to organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A secondary purpose is to contribute to other qualifying organizations, at times and in amounts determined by its board.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $61,243. That was also the grant’s minimum, maximum, and median amount for the year. The sole listed recipient was Bessemer Giving Fund in Woodbridge, New Jersey, for the purpose of making grants to qualified recipient charitable organizations.
The 2023 filing listed a formal written request and Robert R. Maxfield as the contact, and stated that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. It also described the foundation’s purposes as set out in its bylaws. These details are from a final filing and should not be treated as current application instructions. No deadline was listed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Robert R. Maxfield as president; Katherine Maxfield and Melinda E. Maxfield as vice presidents; Valerie Gillen as chief financial officer; and Michael P. Groom as secretary.
The Maxfield Foundation is led by Robert R. Maxfield, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert R. Maxfield
President
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Maxfield
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda E. Maxfield
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Groom
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Gillen
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Maxfield Foundation
How much does The Maxfield Foundation give each year?
The Maxfield Foundation gave $61K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5.0M across 4 grants.
What does The Maxfield Foundation fund?
The foundation’s bylaws state that its primary purpose is to use income or principal for cancer and leukemia research, either directly or through contributions to organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maxfield Foundation?
The Maxfield Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Maxfield Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars itemized for 2023 went to a recipient in New Jersey.
How much is The Maxfield Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Maxfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $460 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Maxfield Foundation's EIN?
The Maxfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0099366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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