The May Family Foundation
The May Family Foundation is a private foundation based in McCoy, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports 83 grants totaling $169,316, and states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The May Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The May Family Foundation gave $169K across 83 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $169,316
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 83
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,040
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,418,398
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (18 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (47% 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 May 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: PO Box 219, Mccoy, CO 80463-0219
Phone: (970) 390-5374
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The May Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vail Veterans Foundation ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
415 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 415 grants of 415 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (47%), New York (27%), California (14%), Washington (5%), and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The May Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 64 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $147K (2020) to $187K (2022). In 2024 it made 83 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Veterans Foundation Vail, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $14,838 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation Vail, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $14,837 |
| Eagle County 4-H Club Eagle, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $13,132 |
| Thomas Cole House Catskill, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $13,000 |
| Community First Foundation (Coloradogiveorg) Arvada, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Coloradogivesorg Arvada, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Coloradogivesorg Arvada, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $6,760 |
| Thomas Cole National Historical Site Catskill, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Thomas Cole House Catskill, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historical Site Catskill, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $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 | $2,418,398 | $180,418 | $228,715 | $169,316 | 83 | $192,291 | $143,994 | $214,632 |
| 2023 | $2,466,018 | $689,943 | $195,091 | $156,037 | 72 | $175,906 | $663,836 | $173,464 |
| 2022 | $2,015,315 | $158,736 | $225,826 | $186,888 | 92 | $206,696 | $138,499 | $180,897 |
| 2021 | $2,059,168 | $142,351 | $221,915 | $181,806 | 95 | $201,507 | $117,124 | $195,801 |
| 2020 | $2,126,565 | $44,273 | $179,547 | $147,210 | 73 | — | $54,966 | $151,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The May Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215K 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 include organizations whose own missions span several areas. Vail Veterans Foundation says it provides programs for military-injured people and their families. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula describes its work as expanding young people’s access to social, academic, and career opportunities. Vail Mountain School says it develops character, knowledge, and a community of lifelong learners. The Exploratorium describes itself as a public learning laboratory using science, art, and human perception to create inquiry-based learning experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 83 grants totaling $169,316. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $14,838, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $14,838 and $14,837 to Vail Veterans Foundation, $13,132 to Eagle County 4-H Club, $13,000 to Thomas Cole House, and $10,000 to Community First Foundation (ColoradoGives.org). The filing lists each of these grants as being for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brice May, Jason May, Nowell R May, and Colin May as co-trustees.
The May Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brice May
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Colin May
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason May
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nowell R. May
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 May Family Foundation
How much does The May Family Foundation give each year?
The May Family Foundation gave $169K across 83 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 72 grants.
What is The May Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The May Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,040, across 83 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The May Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The May Family Foundation give grants?
The May Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Catskill, NY (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (8 grants) and Arvada, CO (4 grants).
Does The May Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The May Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (83 of 83) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The May Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The May Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vail Veterans Foundation ($29,675 across 2 grants), Thomas Cole House ($18,000 across 2 grants) and Coloradogivesorg ($14,780 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The May Family Foundation?
The May Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $192K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The May Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span several areas. Vail Veterans Foundation says it provides programs for military-injured people and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The May 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 May Family Foundation's EIN?
The May Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6677915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The May 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The May Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-may-family-foundation-morg_2c9bcc337a574b988638873b3f9b2480
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