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Mae Philanthropies

Palo Alto, California  ·  EIN 810868725  ·  Private foundation

Mae Philanthropies is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.9M in grants paid and $73.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 37 individual grants from this funder — $12.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$73.4M
Total assets
37
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mae Philanthropies funds

Mae Philanthropies's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareMental HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, veterans, young adults.

childrenfamiliesolder adultsveteransyoung adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mae Philanthropies, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Inseparable Inc
FIGHTS FOR A FUTURE WHERE MENTAL HEALTH POLICY, NO LONGER AN AFTERTHOUGHT, HELPS OUR COUNTRY THRIVE
Washington, DC$2.0M2024
University of Cincinnati Foundation
TO HELP SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS
Cincinnati, OH$1.5M2020
Stanford University
TO HELP SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS
Stanford, CA$1.1M2022
University of Wisonsin - Ctr for Healthy Minds
PUBLIC EDUCATION CENTER OF HIGHER LEARNING
Madison, WI$1.0M2024
Stanford University
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT INSIPRES LEARNING
Stanford, CA$1.0M2024
Katia Francesconi Foundation
TO GIVE IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN A BETTER OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE
Miami Beach, FL$1.0M2023
Impact Assets - Youth Mental Health Corps
WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND A RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE FOR THE WORLD THROUGH IMPACT INVESTING AND PHILANTHR
Bethseda, MD$500K2024
Stanford University
TO HELP SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS
Stanford, CA$500K2017
Warrior Canine Connection
PIONEERING ORGANIZATION THAT UTILIZES A MISSION BASED TRAUMA RECOVERY MODEL TO EMPOWER RETURNING COMBAT VETERANS WHO HAVE SUSTAINED PHYSICAL
Boyds, MD$400K2024
Paws for Purple Hearts
CAINE ASSISTED WARRIOR THERAPY
Penngrove, CA$400K2024
Hoffman Institute Foundation
TRANSFORMATIVE ADULT EDUCATION, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND THE PERSONAL DIMENSIONS OF LEADERSHIP
San Rafael, CA$250K2024
National Philanthropic Trust
HELPS DONORS ACHIEVE THIER PHILANTHRPIC GOALS
Jenkintown, PA$250K2024
Mindful Philanthropy Inc
GUIDING THE PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR WITH A BOLD VISION TO INVEST IN OUTCOMES THAT CHANGFE LIVES AND ENABLE ALL OF US TO THRIVE
Philidelphia, PA$250K2024
Muttville
ADOPTION CENTER FOR DOGS
San Francisco, CA$200K2024
Foundation for Prosecutorial Accountability
TO PROMOTE A JUST LEGAL SYSTEM AND PREVENT PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT.
Charlotte, NC$200K2022

Mae Philanthropies giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$500K
2020$1.9M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.3M
2024$6.8M

How to apply for funding from Mae Philanthropies

Mae Philanthropies's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Mae Philanthropies

Does Mae Philanthropies accept grant applications?
Mae Philanthropies's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Mae Philanthropies fund?
Mae Philanthropies's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Inseparable Inc, University of Cincinnati Foundation, Stanford University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mae Philanthropies give in grants?
Mae Philanthropies reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.1M over 37 grants.
Where is Mae Philanthropies located?
Mae Philanthropies is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810868725.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mae Philanthropies's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mae Philanthropies. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.