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Mays Family Foundation

San Antonio, Texas  ·  EIN 742691624  ·  Private foundation

Mays Family Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $14.5M in annual giving against $269.1M in assets. This page documents the 173 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Mays Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$14.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$269.1M
Total assets
173
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mays Family Foundation funds

Mays Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mays Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment
SEE ATTACHMENT
See Attachment, TX$20.2M2022
See Attachment
SEE ATTACHMENT
See Attachment, TX$17.8M2023
See Attachment
SEE ATTACHMENT
See Attachment, TX$14.5M2020
Texas A&m Foundation
GENERAL
College Station, TX$3.5M2024
Texas A&m Foundation
GENERAL
College Station, TX$2.3M2024
Ut Health at San Antonio
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$1.8M2024
Texas A&m Foundation
GENERAL
College Station, TX$1.1M2024
San Antonio Zoological Society
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$1.0M2024
Vanderbilt University
GENERAL
Nashville, TN$500K2024
Ut Health at San Antonio
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$500K2024
YMCA of Greater San Antonio
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$375K2024
Haven for Hope of Bexar County
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$300K2024
San Antonio Area Foundation (cep)
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$300K2024
United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$250K2024
San Antonio Food Bank
GENERAL
San Antonio, TX$250K2024

Mays Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$14.5M
2022$20.2M
2023$17.8M
2024$17.4M

How to apply for funding from Mays Family Foundation

Mays Family Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at maysfamilyfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Mays Family Foundation

Does Mays Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Mays Family Foundation'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 Mays Family Foundation fund?
Mays Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attachment, See Attachment, See Attachment. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mays Family Foundation give in grants?
Mays Family Foundation reported $14.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $69.9M over 173 grants.
Where is Mays Family Foundation located?
Mays Family Foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 742691624.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mays Family Foundation'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 Mays Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.