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Maxwell Foundation is a private corporation based in FRESNO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is James R Maxwell. It holds total assets of $448K. Annual income is reported at $409. Total assets have grown from $95K in 2014 to $448K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Utah and Tennessee. According to available records, Maxwell Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $18K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $9K and $9K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Wyoming, Tennessee, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Maxwell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WY, TN.
Maxwell Foundation has distributed a total of $18K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5K.
Maxwell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Maxwell Foundation is headquartered in FRESNO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Davis | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James R Maxwell | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carla Maxwell | SEC/TREAS/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Maxwell | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lindsey Maxwell Wennerth | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Maxwell | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$448K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$448K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$18K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietySupport the operations and needs of American Cancer Society. | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole Land TrustSupport the operations and needs of Jackson Hole Land Trust. | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| The Shalom FoundationSupport the operations and needs of The Shalom Foundation. | Franklin, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Fresno MissionSupport the operations and needs of the Fresno Mission | Fresno, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BoardersSupport the operations and needs of the Doctors Without Borders. | Hagerstown, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| Central Valley Community FoundationSupport the operations and needs of Central Valley Community Foundation. | Fresno, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Mothers Without BordersSupport the operations and needs of Mothers Without Borders. | American Fork, UT | $3K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA