May Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 39-2006747

Foundation Overview

Based in Madison, WI, May Family Foundation Inc has awarded 198 grants totaling $3,103,267 to organizations in Michigan, Wisconsin and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $65,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,103,267
Total Assets
$8,112,994
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%

6 of 34 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

43% of grants are awarded in Wisconsin, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Wausau (44%), Manitowish Waters (30%), Madison (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+716%

Strong 716% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into May Family Foundation Inc'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
826 Michigan $25,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Brent's Place $17,500 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of Downtown Detroit $15,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Camp Jorn Ymca $15,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Faith's Lodge $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Lakeland School Supplies $5,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Matrix Human Services $30,000 Columbus, OH, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Mentoring Affects Youth $28,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Once Upon A Room $15,000 La Canada, CA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Pikes Peak Orange Crush $16,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Project 127 $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Red Caboose Child Care Inc $50,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Robert W Monk Gardens $65,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Scholl Community Impact Group $15,000 Winchester, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
United Way Of Marathon County $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Workplace Volunteer Council $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
826 Michigan $25,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Brent's Place $17,500 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of Downtown Detroit $15,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Camp Jorn Ymca $15,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Faith's Lodge $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Lakeland School Supplies $5,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Matrix Human Services $30,000 Columbus, OH, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Mentoring Affects Youth $28,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Once Upon A Room $15,000 La Canada, CA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Pikes Peak Orange Crush $16,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Project 127 $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Red Caboose Child Care Inc $50,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Robert W Monk Gardens $65,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Scholl Community Impact Group $15,000 Winchester, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
United Way Of Marathon County $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
Workplace Volunteer Council $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2024
826 Michigan $25,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Brent's Place $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Camp Jorn Ymca $10,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Faith's Lodge $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $10,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Matrix Human Services $30,000 Columbus, OH, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Mentoring Affects Youth $25,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Once Upon A Room $15,000 La Canada, CA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Our House $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Pikes Peak Orange Crush $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Project 127 $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Red Caboose Child Care Inc $50,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Robert W Monk Gardens $65,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Scholl Community Impact Group $20,000 Winchester, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation $25,000 Shenandoah, IA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Wausau Childrens Museum $10,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Women's Service League $6,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Workplace Volunteer Council $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
Ymca Of The Northwoods $10,000 Rhinelander, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2023
826 Michigan $15,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Badger Boys State $1,200 Portage, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Brent's Place $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Detroit Hives $38,788 Detroit, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Faith's Lodge $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $10,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Matrix Human Services $30,000 Columbus, OH, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Mentoring Affects Youth $25,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
North Lakeland Discovery Center $35,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Once Upon A Room $30,000 La Canada, CA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Our House $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Pikes Peak Gun Club $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Project 127 $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Red Caboose Child Care Inc $50,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Robert W Monk Gardens $65,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
The Smile Train $5,000 New York, NY, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Wausau Childrens Museum $10,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Workplace Volunteer Council $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Ymca Of The Northwoods $40,000 Rhinelander, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
826 Michigan $15,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Badger Boys State $1,200 Portage, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Brent's Place $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Detroit Hives $38,788 Detroit, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Faith's Lodge $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $10,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Matrix Human Services $30,000 Columbus, OH, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Mentoring Affects Youth $25,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
North Lakeland Discovery Center $35,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Once Upon A Room $30,000 La Canada, CA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Our House $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Pikes Peak Gun Club $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Project 127 $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Red Caboose Child Care Inc $50,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Robert W Monk Gardens $65,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
The Smile Train $5,000 New York, NY, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Wausau Childrens Museum $10,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Workplace Volunteer Council $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Ymca Of The Northwoods $40,000 Rhinelander, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
826 Michigan $15,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Badger Boys State $1,200 Portage, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Brent's Place $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Detroit Hives $38,788 Detroit, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Faith's Lodge $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $10,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Matrix Human Services $30,000 Columbus, OH, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Mentoring Affects Youth $25,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
North Lakeland Discovery Center $35,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Once Upon A Room $30,000 La Canada, CA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Our House $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Pikes Peak Gun Club $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Project 127 $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Red Caboose Child Care Inc $50,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Robert W Monk Gardens $65,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
The Smile Train $5,000 New York, NY, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Wausau Childrens Museum $10,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Workplace Volunteer Council $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
Ymca Of The Northwoods $40,000 Rhinelander, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2022
826 Michigan $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Aspirus Comfort Care $10,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $10,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Manitowish Waters Community Church $30,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Mentoring Affects Youth $25,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Neighborhood House Community Center $5,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
North Lakeland Discovery Center $30,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Robert W Monk Gardens $35,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Workplace Volunteer Council $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Community Partners Campus $25,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Career Edvantage $17,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Red Caboose Child Care Inc $15,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Matrix Human Services $15,000 Columbus, OH, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Project 127 $10,000 Aurora, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Our House $5,000 Ypsilanti, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Peace Neighborhood Center $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Detroit Hives $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Faith's Lodge $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Winman's Trails Foundation $5,000 Winchester, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Central Wisconsin Children's Theatre $2,500 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
University Of Nebraska $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
Pikes Peak Gun Club $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2021
826 Michigan $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Aspirus Comfort Care $10,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Food Gatherers $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $10,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Greater Shenandoah Foundation $25,000 Shenandoah, IA, US Mentoring Affects Youth 2020
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Manitowish Waters Community Church $25,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Monk Botanical Gardens $10,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Neighborhood House Community Center $10,000 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
North Lakeland Discovery Center $30,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
St Mary's High School $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
United Way Of Marathon County $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2020
Aspirus Comfort Care $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $5,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Greater Shenandoah Foundation $10,000 Shenandoah, IA, US Mentoring Affects Youth 2019
Howard Young Foundation $5,000 Woodruff, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
North Lakeland Discovery Center $5,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Robert W Monk Gardens $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
St Mary's High School $7,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
The Smile Train $1,000 New York, NY, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
826 Michigan $2,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
St John Paul Ii Catholic Church $2,550 Cedar Springs, MI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Gigi's Playhouse Twin Cities $2,500 St Louis Park, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Neighborhood House Community Center $2,500 Madison, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Workplace Volunteer Council $1,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2019
Aspirus Comfort Care $4,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $5,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
North Lakeland Discovery Center $3,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
Robert W Monk Gardens $5,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
St Mary's High School $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
Mentoring Affects Youth $10,000 Boston, MA, US Various Charitable Purposes 2018
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $4,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
Greater Shenandoah Foundation $10,000 Shenandoah, IA, US Mentoring Affects Youth 2017
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
North Lakeland Discovery Center $3,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
Robert W Monk Gardens $6,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
St Mary's High School $3,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
The Smile Train $3,000 New York, NY, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
United Way Of Marathon County $1,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2017
Christo Rey Jesuit High School $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016
Frank B Koller Memorial Library $4,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016
Nebraska Golf Foundation $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016
North Lakeland Discovery Center $3,000 Manitowish Waters, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016
Robert W Monk Gardens $6,000 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016
Greater Shenandoah Foundation $10,000 Shenandoah, IA, US Mentoring Affects Youth 2016
The Smile Train $3,000 New York, NY, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016
United Way Of Marathon County $1,253 Wausau, WI, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016
St Mary's High School $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Various Charitable Purposes 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for May Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 39-2006747
Website N/A
Address 123 N BLOUNT ST UNIT 606 Madison, WI 53703-4602

Key People (6)

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

President Karen L Sislo
Vice President Edward W May Jr
Secretary Amy Sislo Rydland
Assistant Treasurer William E Sislo
Director Jeffery R May

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 March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.