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.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
42 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,600 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | SCHOLARSHIP ASSISSTANCE TO WOMEN IN JOURNALISM | Orlando, FL, US | 2022 |
| $2,500 | PECONIC LANDING AT SOUTHOLD | SUPPORTS GREENPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | Greenport, NY, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | 350ORG | ORGANIZES TO OPPOSE NEW COAL, OIL, AND GAS PROJECTS | Boston, MA, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | BEREA COLLEGE | TUITION FREE EDUCATION TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES | Berea, KY, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | CAST | LOCAL FAMILY SERVICES | Greenport, NY, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH | SUPPORT FOSTER CHILDREN TURNING 18 | Oakland, CA, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | ISLAND HARVEST | FOOD SUPPORT FOR LI | Melville, NY, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | MAYNARD INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM ED | PROMOTES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR JOUNALISTS IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES | Emeryville, CA, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | NEW YORKERS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE | PROMOTES THE PREVENTION OF GUN VIOLENCE | Ny, NY, US | 2022 |
| $2,400 | PACT AND ADOPTION ALLIANCE | SUPPORTS ADOPTEES OF COLOR | Emeryville, CA, US | 2022 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
ROBERT MAY
TRUSTEE
MARILYN MAY
TRUSTEE
JOAN E MAY
TRUSTEE
MELISSA M STROBEL
TRUSTEE
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