Maxwell Foundation
Invitation OnlyFresno, California · EIN 47-2568680 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Community Foundation | Fresno, CA | Support the operations and needs of Central Valley Community Foundation. | $2,500 |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista, VA | Support the operations and needs of Southern Virginia University | $2,500 |
| The Shalom Foundation | Franklin, TN | Support the operations and needs of The Shalom Foundation. | $1,500 |
| Fresno Mission | Fresno, CA | Support the operations and needs of the Fresno Mission | $1,250 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Jackson, WY | Support the operations and needs of Jackson Hole Land Trust. | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | San Francisco, CA | Support the operations and needs of American Cancer Society. | $250 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Support the operations and needs of The Leadership Institute | $100 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | Boone, IA | Support the operations and needs of the National Parks Conservation Assoc | $100 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($6,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,800 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502829349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2568680
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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