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Mays Foundation

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Amarillo, Texas · EIN 75-1213346 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$300K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$8.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $7,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactSTACY SHARP
Address914 S TYLER, AMARILLO TX 79101
Phone8063765417
Form and materialsREQUESTS SHOULD BE IN WRITING ATTN OF DIRECTOR IN ITEM 2(A).
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsQUALIFIED PUBLIC CHARITIES, RELIGIOUS & EDUCATIONAL

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.

  • Education9
  • Arts & Culture5
  • Faith-Based3
  • Community Development2
  • Health2
  • Children & Youth1

Where it gives

9% of grants went outside Texas.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Baylor UniversityWaco, TXBuilding, scholarships$50,250
First Baptist ChurchAmarillo, TXBuildings, programs$27,000
Opportunity PlanCanyon, TXScholarships$16,000
Amarillo SymphonyAmarillo, TXPrograms$15,000
Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TXBuildings$15,000
The BridgeAmarillo, TXPrograms$13,000
Panhandle Plains Historical MuseumCanyon, TXPrograms$12,500
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TXPrograms$10,000
True Hope ColisterBoise, IDBuildings$10,000
Saint Paul Methodist ChurchAmarillo, TXPrograms$8,000
Amarillo Children's HomeAmarillo, TXPrgrams$7,500
Eastridge Mission CenterAmarillo, TXPrograms$7,500
Harrington Cancer and Health FoundationAmarillo, TXPrograms$7,000
Center City of AmarilloAmarillo, TXPrograms$6,100
Heal the CityAmarillo, TXPrograms$5,500
Baylor Line FoundationWaco, TXPrograms$5,000
Hawaii Baptist AcademyHonolulu, HIPrograms$5,000
Hidden Falls CampWayside, TXPrograms$5,000
Reaching Souls InternationalOklahoma City, OKPrograms$5,000
Red River Community HouseRed River, NMBuildings$5,000
San Jacinto Christian AcademyAmarillo, TXPrograms$5,000
Texas Panhandle Heritage FoundationCanyon, TXPrograms$5,000
Bushland Band BoostersBushland, TXPrograms$5,000
The Living Stone ChurchBroomfield, COBuildings$5,000
New Noah's ClosetAmarillo, TXPrograms$5,000
Don Harrington Discovery CenterAmarillo, TXBuildings$2,500
Evelyn's Sunshine CottageAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
Greater Amarillo Young LifeAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
High Plains Food BankAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
Hope ChoiceAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
Laura W Bush InstituteAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
Medical Center League HouseAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
Amarillo OperaAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
Doxa Dance MinistryAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,500
Colorful ClosetsAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,000
The Turn CenterAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,000
Snack Pac 4 KidsAmarillo, TXPrograms$2,000
Military Order of the Purple HeartAmarillo, TXScholarships$1,500
Junior League of AmarilloAmarillo, TXBuildings$1,250
Panhandle Fellowship of Christian AthletesAmarillo, TXPrograms$1,000
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXPrograms$1,000
Wtamu FoundationCanyon, TXBuildings, programs$1,000
Austin Children's ChoirAustin, TXPrograms$1,000
Bushland PTOAmarillo, TXPrograms$750
Top of Texas Youth Sports LeagueAmarillo, TXPrograms$750
Amarillo Area FoundationAmarillo, TXPrograms$500
Amarillo Rotary WestAmarillo, TXPrograms$500
Amarillo SPCAAmarillo, TXPrograms$500
Amarillo Bear Paws IncAmarillo, TXPrograms$500
Amarillo Prayer BreakfastAmarillo, TXPrograms$200
Panhandle Angel FoundationAmarillo, TXPrograms$200

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$299,50051
2023$351,22558

Sources

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