The May Foundation of Maryland
The May Foundation of Maryland was a private foundation based in Easton, Maryland. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that the foundation was liquidated and dissolved in December 2021; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The May Foundation of Maryland at a glance
In short: The May Foundation of Maryland gave $801K across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $50K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $801,300
- +1426.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $50,081
- +949.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The May Foundation of Maryland
- How to Apply
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The foundation did not accept unsolicited requests, according to its final filing; it stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 N Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 763-8543
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The May Foundation of Maryland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was YMCA of Chesapeake ($735K). Together the top 10 received $791K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The May Foundation of Maryland gives
- 56% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $801K (2021). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $801K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Chesapeake Easton, MD | General Use of Organization | $734,800 |
| For All Seasons Easton, MD | General Use of Organization | $15,000 |
| Haven Ministries Chester, MD | General Use of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Martin's House and Barn Ridgely, MD | General Use of Organization | $5,000 |
| Mid Shore Community Foundation Rotary Club of Easton Easton, MD | General Use of Organization | $5,000 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter Easton, MD | General Use of Organization | $5,000 |
| Kent School Chestertown, MD | General Use of the Organization | $4,000 |
| Radcliffe Creek School Chestertown, MD | General Use of the Organization | $4,000 |
| The Country School Easton, MD | General Use of the Organization | $4,000 |
| Wye River Upper School Centreville, MD | General Use of the Organization | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reported 16 grants; the 2020 filing reported 11.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $202,242 | $811,653 | $801,300 | 16 | $805,013 | $196,754 | $13,728 |
| 2020 | $606,191 | $-1,678 | $60,172 | $52,500 | 11 | — | $21,666 | $34,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The May Foundation of Maryland reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2021 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover areas such as therapy and psychiatric care, shelter and other support for people in need, and education. For example, For All Seasons described its mission as providing therapy, advocacy, education, and psychiatric care; Talbot Interfaith Shelter described its mission as providing shelter, stability, and support to help end homelessness; and The Country School described its work as providing a challenging K–8 program in a nurturing environment.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $801,300. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $734,800, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants were $734,800 to YMCA of Chesapeake, $15,000 to For All Seasons, and $10,000 to Haven Ministries. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Martin’s House and Barn, Mid Shore Community Foundation, and Talbot Interfaith Shelter, and $4,000 each to Kent School, Radcliffe Creek School, The Country School, and Wye River Upper School.
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing is marked final and states that the foundation was dissolved, this is not presented as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Harry J Duffey III, Virginia Duffey, Sara Jane Davidson, Elizabeth Brice, Patricia Parkhurst, and Mary Friel as trustees. Elizabeth Spurry was listed as Recording Secretary.
The May Foundation of Maryland's 2021 filing lists 8 officers; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elizabeth Brice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry J. Duffey III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Friel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Parkhurst
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Jane Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Duffey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Davis
Agent for Tr
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2021)
Elizabeth Spurry
Recording Se
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $9K, to Lora Davis (Agent for Tr).
Frequently asked questions about The May Foundation of Maryland
How much does The May Foundation of Maryland give each year?
The May Foundation of Maryland gave $801K across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $53K across 11 grants.
What is The May Foundation of Maryland's typical grant size?
The May Foundation of Maryland's median grant in 2021 was $4,000, and its average grant was $50,081, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The May Foundation of Maryland give grants?
The May Foundation of Maryland gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (6 grants), Chestertown, MD (2 grants) and Centreville, MD (2 grants).
Does The May Foundation of Maryland give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The May Foundation of Maryland's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The May Foundation of Maryland's largest grantees?
The May Foundation of Maryland's largest 2021 grantees include YMCA of Chesapeake ($734,800), For All Seasons ($15,000) and Haven Ministries ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The May Foundation of Maryland fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover areas such as therapy and psychiatric care, shelter and other support for people in need, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The May Foundation of Maryland?
The foundation did not accept unsolicited requests, according to its final filing; it stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The May Foundation of Maryland required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The May Foundation of Maryland reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The May Foundation of Maryland's EIN?
The May Foundation of Maryland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1496765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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