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May Foundation is a private trust based in GREAT NECK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Barkan. It holds total assets of $158K. Annual income is reported at $160K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, May Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $429K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $198K and $231K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$21K
Based on 14 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.
May Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
May Foundation has distributed a total of $429K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
May Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
May Foundation is headquartered in GREAT NECK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael F Barkan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Colleen May | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$158K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$158K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$429K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Resource FoundationEDUCATION/CHILD WELFARE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Rescue Of Napa ValleyANIMAL WELFARE | Napa, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Sunrise Horse RescueANIMAL WELFARE | Helena, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Muttville Senior Dog RescueANIMAL WELFARE | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ventana Wildlife SocietyANIMAL WELFARE | Monterey, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| National Center For Lesbian RightsLGBTQ | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmREPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Napa Community Animal Response TeamDISASTER RELIEF | Napa, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Native Songbird Care & ConservationANIMAL WELFARE | Sebastopol, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Human Rights CampaignLGBTQ | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Humane LeagueANIMAL WELFARE | Rockville, MD | $4K | 2023 |
| Good Food InstituteENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Collabriaprovidence Comm HealthHEALTHCARE | Napa, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| On The Move (Lgbtq Connection)LGBTQ | Napa, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| CanvHUMANITARIAN AID | Napa, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersHUMANITARIAN AID | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Puertas Abiertas Community ResourceCOMMUNITY SERVICES | Napa, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Just The PillREPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | Saint Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthHUMANITARIAN AID | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationENVIRONMENTAL | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Abortion Care NetworkREPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation - MauiDISASTER RELIEF | Kahului, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaHUMANITARIAN AID | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Humane Society InternationalCHARITY | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |