The Maue Kay Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-1777724

Foundation Overview

Based in Encino, CA, The Maue Kay Foundation has awarded 196 grants totaling $1,686,900 to organizations in California, District of Columbia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $42,500, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,686,900
Total Assets
$371,991
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%

6 of 38 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in California and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (52%), Santa Barbara (15%), Los Angeles (15%).

Funding Trajectory
+8%

Stable funding levels with 8% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Environment + Community Projects

Dual focus on environment (86%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Maue Kay Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Food Bank Of Sbc $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2023
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2023
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2023
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2023
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Big Life Foundation $20,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
African People Wildlife Fund - Apw $2,500 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2023
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $15,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2023
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Earthjustice $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2023
Akashinga $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Nature Conservation. 2023
Save The Elephants $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Nature Conservation. 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife $10,000 Laguana Hills, CA, US Nature Conservation. 2023
Food Bank Of Sbc $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2023
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2023
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2023
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2023
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Big Life Foundation $20,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
African People Wildlife Fund - Apw $2,500 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2023
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $15,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2023
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2023
Earthjustice $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2023
Akashinga $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Nature Conservation. 2023
Save The Elephants $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Nature Conservation. 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife $10,000 Laguana Hills, CA, US Nature Conservation. 2023
Food Bank Of Sbc $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2022
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2022
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2022
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2022
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Big Life Foundation $30,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
African People Wildlife Fund - Apw $2,500 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2022
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $15,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2022
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Wildlife Conserv Nw - Save The Elep $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Wildlife Conservation Network - Sao $3,500 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Earthjustice $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2022
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US Wildlife Protection. 2022
Food Bank Of Sbc $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2022
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2022
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2022
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2022
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Big Life Foundation $30,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
African People Wildlife Fund - Apw $2,500 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2022
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $15,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2022
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Wildlife Conserv Nw - Save The Elep $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Wildlife Conservation Network - Sao $3,500 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Earthjustice $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2022
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US Wildlife Protection. 2022
Food Bank Of Sbc $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2022
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2022
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2022
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2022
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Big Life Foundation $30,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
African People Wildlife Fund - Apw $2,500 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2022
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $15,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2022
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Wildlife Conserv Nw - Save The Elep $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Wildlife Conservation Network - Sao $3,500 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2022
Earthjustice $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2022
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US Wildlife Protection. 2022
Food Bank Of Sbc $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2021
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2021
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2021
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2021
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Big Life Foundation $30,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
African People Wildlife Fund - Apw $2,500 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2021
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $15,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2021
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Wildlife Conserv Nw - Save The Elep $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
International Anti-poaching Foundat $37,000 Arlington, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Wildlife Conservation Network - Sao $2,500 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2021
Earthjustice $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2021
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US Wildlife Protection. 2021
Food Bank Of Sbc $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2020
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2020
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2020
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2020
Orangutan Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $12,500 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Big Life Foundation $30,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
African People Wildlife Fund - Apw $2,500 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2020
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Other Misc Orgs $1,000 Encino, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $15,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2020
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Wildlife Conservation Network - Sav $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Wildlife Conservation Network - Sao $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Earthjustice $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2020
Gaviota Coast Conservancy $2,500 Goleta, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US Wildlife Protection. 2020
Cheetah Conservation Fund $2,500 Alexandria, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2020
Elephant Sanctuary $42,500 Haberwald, TN, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Food Bank Of Sbc $2,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2018
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2018
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2018
Natural Resources Def Council $11,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2018
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
David Sheldrick Wildlife Tr $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Big Life Foundation $20,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
African People Wildlife Fund $1,000 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2018
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $11,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2018
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Wildlife Conservation Network $2,500 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Wildlife Direct $300 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protections 2018
Living With Wolves Ltd $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Gaviota Coast Conservancy $5,000 Goleta, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2018
Food Bank Of Sbc $2,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2017
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2017
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2017
Natural Resources Def Council $11,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2017
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
David Sheldrick Wildlife Tr $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Big Life Foundation $20,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
African People Wildlife Fund $1,000 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2017
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Other Misc Orgs $5,000 Encino, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $10,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2017
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Wildlife Conservation Network $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Living With Wolves Ltd $1,000 Sun Valley, ID, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Wildlife Conservation Network - Sao $2,500 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Earthjustice $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Environmental Protection 2017
Born Free Usa $1,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2017
Food Bank Of Sbc $1,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ending Hunger 2016
Greenpeace $5,000 Washington, DC, US Environmental Protection 2016
Lewa Wildlife Conservatory $10,000 Woodbridge, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Nature Conservation 2016
Natural Resources Def Council $10,000 New York, NY, US Environmental Protection 2016
Orangutan Foundation $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
David Sheldrick Wildlife Tr $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Amboseli Trust For Elephants $10,000 Newburyport, MA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Big Life Foundation $20,000 Seattle, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
African People Wildlife Fund $2,000 Bernardsville, NJ, US Humanitarian And Wildlife Protection 2016
Rainforest Action Network $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Sea Shephard Conservation Society $1,000 Friday Harbor, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Paws $1,000 Lynnwood, WA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Other Misc Orgs $2,000 Encino, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Int'l Fund For Animal Welfare $20,000 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protection 2016
The Nonhuman Rights Project $1,000 Coral Springs, FL, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Wildlife Conservation Network $27,500 San Francisco, CA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
International Anti-poaching Foundat $2,500 Arlington, VA, US Wildlife Protection 2016
Wildlife Direct $2,600 Washington, DC, US Wildlife Protections 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Maue Kay Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-1777724
Website http://www.mauekay.org
Address 17404 VENTURA BLVD SECOND FLOOR Encino, CA 91316-3877

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Maue Kay Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President, Dir John Kay
Sec, Treas, Dir Jutta Maue-kay
Director Shawn Kay
Director Rene De Tombe
Director Stephen N Getzoff

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.