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MAY FOUNDATION TRUST

Oakland, CA Tax ID: 11-2978693

The May Foundation Trust in Oakland, CA, supports community development and other initiatives across the U.S., with assets of $786,842 and managed by unpaid trustees.

About MAY FOUNDATION TRUST

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The May Foundation Trust, based in Oakland, California, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $786,842. The foundation focuses on community and economic development, housing development, human services, and youth development. It operates across various cities and states in the United States, including major cities like New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Despite having expenses of $78,645, the foundation's revenue is $41,378. The trust is managed by trustees Robert May, Marilyn May, Joan E May, and Melissa M Strobel, all of whom serve without compensation. The foundation supports initiatives in numerous states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, and New York, among others.

Focus Areas

Community and economic developmentHousing developmentHuman servicesYouth development

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $787K
Total Awarded This Year $70K
Average Grant Size $7
Total Grants (Previous Year) 10,187
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Oakland, CA
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$787K

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$70K

42 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
190.1%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$2,600UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDASCHOLARSHIP ASSISSTANCE TO WOMEN IN JOURNALISMOrlando, FL, US2022
$2,500PECONIC LANDING AT SOUTHOLDSUPPORTS GREENPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPTGreenport, NY, US2022
$2,400350ORGORGANIZES TO OPPOSE NEW COAL, OIL, AND GAS PROJECTSBoston, MA, US2022
$2,400BEREA COLLEGETUITION FREE EDUCATION TO LOW INCOME FAMILIESBerea, KY, US2022
$2,400CASTLOCAL FAMILY SERVICESGreenport, NY, US2022
$2,400FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTHSUPPORT FOSTER CHILDREN TURNING 18Oakland, CA, US2022
$2,400ISLAND HARVESTFOOD SUPPORT FOR LIMelville, NY, US2022
$2,400MAYNARD INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM EDPROMOTES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR JOUNALISTS IN MINORITY COMMUNITIESEmeryville, CA, US2022
$2,400NEW YORKERS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCEPROMOTES THE PREVENTION OF GUN VIOLENCENy, NY, US2022
$2,400PACT AND ADOPTION ALLIANCESUPPORTS ADOPTEES OF COLOREmeryville, CA, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

RM

ROBERT MAY

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
MM

MARILYN MAY

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
JE

JOAN E MAY

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
MM

MELISSA M STROBEL

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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