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Private foundation · EIN 75-1213346

Mays Foundation

Amarillo, TX

Mays Foundation is a private foundation based in Amarillo, TX. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $300K in grants and contributions paid across 51 grants, with $8.25M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Baylor University, First Baptist Church and Opportunity Plan.

How to request funding

Contact
Stacy Sharp
Phone
8063765417
Address
914 S Tyler, Amarillo, Tx, 79101
Form and materials
Requests should be in writing attn of director in item 2(a).
Restrictions
Qualified public charities, religious & educational

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Baylor UniversityWaco, TXBuilding, Scholarships$50,250
First Baptist ChurchAmarillo, TXBuildings, Programs$27,000
Opportunity PlanCanyon, TXScholarships$16,000
Amarillo SymphonyAmarillo, TXPrograms$15,000
Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TXBuildings$15,000
The BridgeAmarillo, TXPrograms$13,000
Panhandle Plains Historical MuseumCanyon, TXPrograms$12,500
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TXPrograms$10,000
True Hope ColisterBoise, IDBuildings$10,000
Saint Paul Methodist ChurchAmarillo, TXPrograms$8,000
Amarillo Children's HomeAmarillo, TXPrgrams$7,500
Eastridge Mission CenterAmarillo, TXPrograms$7,500
Harrington Cancer and Health FoundationAmarillo, TXPrograms$7,000
Center City of AmarilloAmarillo, TXPrograms$6,100
Heal the CityAmarillo, TXPrograms$5,500
Baylor Line FoundationWaco, TXPrograms$5,000
Hawaii Baptist AcademyHonolulu, HIPrograms$5,000
Hidden Falls CampWayside, TXPrograms$5,000
Reaching Souls InternationalOklahoma City, OKPrograms$5,000
Red River Community HouseRed River, NMBuildings$5,000
San Jacinto Christian AcademyAmarillo, TXPrograms$5,000
Texas Panhandle Heritage FoundationCanyon, TXPrograms$5,000
Bushland Band BoostersBushland, TXPrograms$5,000
The Living Stone ChurchBroomfield, COBuildings$5,000
New Noah's ClosetAmarillo, TXPrograms$5,000

The 25 largest of 51 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Mays Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Requests should be in writing attn of director in item 2(a).. Restrictions: Qualified public charities, religious & educational. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Mays Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $299,500 in grants and contributions paid (51 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Mays Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Baylor University (TX), $50.3K, First Baptist Church (TX), $27K, Opportunity Plan (TX), $16K, Amarillo Symphony (TX), $15K and Wayland Baptist University (TX), $15K.