The Mayor Max Foundation
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The Mayor Max Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mayor Max Foundation gave $159K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $31,700
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $3,486,779
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mayor Max Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salter Family Farm ($100K). Together the top 5 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salter Family Farm Sn Monica, CA | general support | $100,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids Sn Monica, CA | general support | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charit Endowmnt Prog Warwick, RI | general support | $14,000 |
| Jewish Fed of Gtr LA La, CA | general support | $12,500 |
| Kenter Canyon Sch Parents Suppt Grp La, CA | general support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,486,779 | $34,621 | $218,205 | $158,500 | 5 | $34,621 |
About The Mayor Max Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Mayor Max Foundation is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mayor Max Foundation is led by Pepper Edmiston, President & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pepper Edmiston
President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ari Moss
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Abrams
Vice President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Schotland
Assistant Sectetary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Factor III
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Johnston
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Rosen
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Mayor Max Foundation
How much does The Mayor Max Foundation give each year?
The Mayor Max Foundation gave $159K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Mayor Max Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mayor Max Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $31,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Mayor Max Foundation give grants?
The Mayor Max Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were SN Monica, CA (2 grants) and La, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mayor Max Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mayor Max Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Mayor Max Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mayor Max Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salter Family Farm ($100,000), Happy Trails for Kids ($25,000) and Vanguard Charit Endowmnt Prog ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mayor Max Foundation?
The Mayor Max Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is The Mayor Max Foundation's EIN?
The Mayor Max Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3770207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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