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The James And Eva Mayer Foundation is a private trust based in PLAINVIEW, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, The James And Eva Mayer Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $760K, with a median grant of $21K. The foundation has distributed between $168K and $206K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $206K distributed across 5 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $110K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 7 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.
The James And Eva Mayer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
The James And Eva Mayer Foundation has distributed a total of $760K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $21K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $110K.
Grants are made to organizations operated for religious, charitable, educational, literary or scientific purposes, no part of the activities of which is carring on propaganda, or attempting to influence legislation or the election of public officials, and are made only for use within the united states or its possessions. Recipient organizations must be exempt from taxation under the internal revenue code of the united states. The trustees determine to whom and in what amounts and at what times and under what conditions grants are made. Requests for grants should be brief, and should state the nature and brief history of the organization; declare that it is a qualified recipient as defined above and be prepared to furnish evidence thereof; define the need, amount, intended use and timing of the request, and public recognition given to the foundation. The trustees favor requests which will completely meet the particular need, not support the operating budget or other fundraising.
The James And Eva Mayer Foundation is headquartered in PLAINVIEW, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wilder | TRUSTEE | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Rudd F Owen | TRUSTEE | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Sharon Jackson | TRUSTEE | $18K | $0 | $18K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$760K
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$21K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Baptist UniversityREMODEL EXTERIOR GATE HALL AND CONSTRUCT QUEENS MUSEUM | Plainview, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| West Texas A&M UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Canyon, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Community Partner Of The Plains Rainbow RoomREMODELING BUILDING | Plainview, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| Central Plains Mental HealthFLOORING | Plainview, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society - Lubbock Hope Lodge LubbockDRIVEWAY/PAVEMENT | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Silverton Downtown AssociationNEW BUILDING PROJECT | Silverton, TX | $33K | 2022 |
| Plainview Christian AcademyREMODELING BUILDING | Plainview, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Well Center - PetersburgREMODELING BUILDING | Petersburg, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Lubbock Entertainment & Performing ArtsNEW BUILDING PROJECT FOR BUDDY HOLLY CENTER | Lubbock, TX | $34K | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Chairities Of AmarilloNEW BUILDING PROJECT | Amarillo, TX | $29K | 2021 |
| Driskill Halfway House Women'S Recovery CenterSECURITY SYSTEM | Tulia, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Plainview Area United WayCOVID-19 RELIEF FUND | Plainview, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| City Of PlainviewCART PATH FOR PUBLIC GOLF COURSE | Plainview, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Faith In Sharing HouseFOOD FOR NEEDY | Plainview, TX | $5K | 2020 |