The May Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyGreat Neck, New York · EIN 11-3243700 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$156K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
84% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Rescue of Napa Valley | Napa, CA | Animal welfare | $31,000 |
| The Resource Foundation | New York, NY | Education/Child welfare | $30,000 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue | Helena, CA | Animal welfare | $30,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Monterey, CA | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Muttville Senior Dog Rescue | San Francisco, CA | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Napa Community Animal Response Team | Napa, CA | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | New York, NY | Reproductive rights | $5,000 |
| Native Songbird Care & Conservation | Sebastopol, CA | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights | San Francisco, CA | Lgbtq | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | Washington, DC | Lgbtq | $5,000 |
| Good Food Institute | Washington, DC | Environmental | $4,000 |
| The Humane League | Rockville, MD | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Humanitarian aid | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Humanitarian aid | $2,000 |
| Just the Pill | Saint Paul, MN | Reproductive rights | $2,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Washington, DC | Reproductive rights | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Wimberly Adoption Group | Wimberly, TX | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $230,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502939349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3243700
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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