Edwin and Jeanette May Foundation
Historical FunderBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 65-0501566 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $200,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRIAN S MAY |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 ABBEY STREET, BIRMINGHAM MI 48009 |
| Phone | 2487239033 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | Charitable activities | $212,500 |
| Canines for Service | Wilmington, NC | Charitable activities | $200,000 |
| Warrior Health Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable activities | $200,000 |
| Operation Light Shine | Hermitage, TN | Charitable activities | $150,000 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC | Charitable activities | $100,000 |
| A21 Campaign Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable activities | $75,000 |
| Hope Against Trafficking | Pontiac, MI | Charitable activities | $75,000 |
| Awake | Clinton, MD | Charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Washington, DC | Charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Linville, NC | Charitable activities | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,107,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,625,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $948,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0501566
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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