The Maue Kay Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 20-1777724 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
83% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangutan Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Wildlife protection | $20,000 |
| Big Life Foundation | Seattle, WA | Wildlife protection | $20,000 |
| Int'l Fund for Animal Welfare | Washington, DC | Wildlife protection | $15,000 |
| Amboseli Trust for Elephants | Newburyport, MA | Wildlife protection | $10,000 |
| African People Wildlife Fund - Apw | Bernardsville, NJ | Humanitarian and wildlife protection | $2,500 |
| Living with Wolves Ltd | Sun Valley, ID | Wildlife protection | $2,500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($66,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349102717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1777724
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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