Irving May And Edith H May Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 54-6045912

Foundation Overview

Based in Richmond, VA, Irving May And Edith H May Foundation has awarded 232 grants totaling $211,205 to organizations in Virginia, Michigan and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $2,600, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$211,205
Total Assets
$694,973
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 9%

2 of 23 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Virginia

Grants are geographically diversified with 26% in Virginia and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Richmond (73%), Midlothian (18%), Orange (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+67%

Strong 67% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Irving May And Edith H May 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
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2024
C4 Foundation $500 Coronado, CA, US Operations 2024
Cadillac Area Honor Guard $1,000 Cadillac, MI, US Operations 2024
Companions For Heroes $606 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2024
Congregation Brit Shalom $500 State College, PA, US Religious 2024
Corgiaid $200 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2024
Corygwin Rehabilitation Sanctuary $1,000 Jessup, IA, US Operations 2024
Field Institute Of Tacos $1,000 El Prado, NM, US Operations 2024
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2024
Fox Chase Cancer Center $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations 2024
Jared Box Project $500 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2024
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2024
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2024
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $2,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2024
Prader-willi Syndrome Association $2,500 Brandon, FL, US Operations 2024
Richmond Spca $1,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Charlotte $1,500 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Philadelphia $1,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations 2024
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Operations 2024
Scoliosis Research Society $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operations 2024
South East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2024
Travis Mills Foundation $1,000 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2024
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $2,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2024
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2023
American Red Cross $1,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2023
C4 Foundation $668 Coronado, CA, US Operations 2023
Cadillac Area Honor Guard $1,000 Cadillac, MI, US Operations 2023
Companions For Heroes $500 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2023
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2023
Corgiaid $200 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2023
Corygwin Rehabilitation Sanctuary $1,000 Jessup, IA, US Operations 2023
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2023
Jared Box Project $500 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2023
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2023
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2023
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $2,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2023
Philadelphia Z00 $200 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations 2023
Piedmont Animal Rescue $200 Mooresville, NC, US Operations 2023
Richmond Spca $400 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Charlotte $1,000 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Philadelphia $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations 2023
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Operations 2023
Scoliosis Research Society $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Operations 2023
South East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2023
The Als Association $500 Arlington, VA, US Operations 2023
Travis Mills Foundation $1,000 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2023
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $2,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2023
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2022
American Red Cross $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
C4 Foundation $1,000 Coronado, CA, US Operations 2022
Cadillac Area Honor Guard $1,500 Cadillac, MI, US Operations 2022
Companions For Heroes $907 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2022
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2022
Corgiaid $200 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2022
Fisher House Foundation $400 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
Jared Box Project $500 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2022
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2022
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $400 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2022
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $2,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2022
Richmond Spca $1,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,000 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2022
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Operations 2022
South East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2022
Travis Mills Foundation $1,000 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2022
University Of Pennsylvania $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Penn Spinal Surgery Program In The Caribbean 2022
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $2,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2022
American Red Cross $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
C4 Foundation $1,000 Coronado, CA, US Operations 2022
Cadillac Area Honor Guard $1,500 Cadillac, MI, US Operations 2022
Companions For Heroes $907 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2022
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2022
Corgiaid $200 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2022
Fisher House Foundation $400 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
Jared Box Project $500 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2022
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2022
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $400 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2022
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2022
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $2,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2022
Richmond Spca $1,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,000 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2022
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Operations 2022
South East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2022
Travis Mills Foundation $1,000 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2022
University Of Pennsylvania $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Penn Spinal Surgery Program In The Caribbean 2022
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $2,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2022
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2021
American Red Cross $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
Cadillac Area Honor Guard $1,500 Cadillac, MI, US Operations 2021
Central Union Mission $100 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2021
Companions For Heroes $1,000 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2021
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2021
Corgiaid $261 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2021
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
Grymes Memorial School $1,000 Orange, VA, US The Shackelford Fund 2021
Jared Box Project $500 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2021
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2021
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2021
Mad Hatters Farm And Rescue $500 Harlem, GA, US Operations 2021
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2021
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $2,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2021
Penn Medicine $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Health Care 2021
Planned Parenthood Federatio Of America $1,000 Washington, DC, US Operations 2021
Richmond Spca $1,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,000 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2021
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Operations 2021
South East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2021
Travis Mills Foundation $1,000 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2021
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $2,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2021
American Red Cross $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
Cadillac Area Honor Guard $1,500 Cadillac, MI, US Operations 2021
Central Union Mission $100 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2021
Companions For Heroes $1,000 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2021
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2021
Corgiaid $261 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2021
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
Grymes Memorial School $1,000 Orange, VA, US The Shackelford Fund 2021
Jared Box Project $500 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2021
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2021
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2021
Mad Hatters Farm And Rescue $500 Harlem, GA, US Operations 2021
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2021
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $2,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2021
Penn Medicine $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Health Care 2021
Planned Parenthood Federatio Of America $1,000 Washington, DC, US Operations 2021
Richmond Spca $1,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,000 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2021
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Operations 2021
South East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2021
Travis Mills Foundation $1,000 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2021
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $2,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2021
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2020
American Red Cross $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2020
Cadillac Area Honor Guard $1,500 Cadillac, MI, US Operations 2020
Central Union Mission $100 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2020
Companions For Heroes $500 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2020
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2020
Corgiaid $200 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2020
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2020
Jared Box Project $100 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2020
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2020
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2020
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2020
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $1,500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2020
Penn Medicine $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Health Care 2020
Richmond Spca $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2020
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,000 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2020
South East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2020
Travis Mills Foundation $925 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2020
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $1,500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2020
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $1,200 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2019
American Red Cross $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2019
Central Union Mission $100 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2019
Companions For Heroes $500 Saint Simons Island, GA, US General Operations 2019
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2019
Corgiaid $200 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2019
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2019
Foundation For Shalom Park $100 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2019
Jared Box Project $100 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2019
Jewish Community Center Of Charlotte $200 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2019
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2019
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $700 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2019
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2019
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $1,500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2019
Richmond Spca $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2019
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,600 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2019
Sough East Corgi Rescue $1,200 Pooler, GA, US Operations 2019
Travis Mills Foundation $500 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2019
University Of Pennsylvania $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Penn Spinal Surgery Program In The Caribbean 2019
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $1,500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2019
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $600 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2017
American Red Cross $600 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2017
Central Union Mission $100 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2017
Cole Preston Foundation $500 Coral Springs, FL, US Operations 2017
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2017
Corgiaid $600 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2017
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2017
Foundation For Shalom Park $180 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2017
Jared Box Project $100 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2017
Jewish Community Center Of Charlotte $650 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2017
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2017
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2017
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2017
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $1,500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2017
Richmond Spca $685 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2017
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,000 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2017
Travis Mills Foundation $600 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2017
University Of Pennsylvania $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations 2017
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $1,500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2017
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $600 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2016
American Red Cross $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2016
Central Union Mission $100 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2016
Cole Preston Foundation $225 Coral Springs, FL, US Operations 2016
Congregation Brit Shalom $100 State College, PA, US Religious 2016
Corgiaid $500 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2016
Duncan Tree Foundation $2,000 New York, NY, US Health Care 2016
Fisher House Foundation $425 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2016
Foundation For Shalom Park $180 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2016
Goochland Free Clinic $100 Goochland, VA, US Medical 2016
Jared Box Project $100 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2016
Jewish Community Center Of Charlotte $650 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2016
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2016
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2016
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2016
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $1,500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2016
Richmond Spca $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2016
Ronald Mcdonald House $1,500 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2016
Signature Theater $500 Arlington, VA, US Operations 2016
Travis Mills Foundation $425 Hallowell, ME, US Operations 2016
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $1,500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2016
American Legion Bon Air Post 354 $600 Midlothian, VA, US Operations 2015
American Red Cross $900 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2015
Central Union Mission $100 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2015
Congregation Brit Shalom $300 State College, PA, US Religious 2015
Corgiaid $500 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2015
Crossover Ministry $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2015
Duncan Tree Foundation $2,000 New York, NY, US Health Care 2015
Fisher House Foundation $500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2015
Foundation For Shalom Park $200 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2015
Fox Chase Cancer Center $500 Philadelphia, PA, US Medical 2015
Jewish Community Center Of Charlotte $200 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2015
Jewish Family Services $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2015
Jewish Federation Of Greater Charlotte $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Cultural 2015
Palm Beach Zoo - Edith & Robert Callahan Endowment Fund $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operations 2015
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $1,500 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Health Care 2015
Richmond Spca $1,000 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2015
Ronald Mcdonald House $1,500 Charlotte, DC, US Operations 2015
The Heritage Foundation $450 Washington, DC, US Operations 2015
The Jared Box Project $100 Port Matilda, PA, US Operations 2015
Vcu - Massey Cancer Center - Massey's Magical Touch Salon $1,500 Richmond, VA, US Operations 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Irving May And Edith H May Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 54-6045912
Website N/A
Address 1802 BAYBERRY CT STE 401 Richmond, VA 23226-3773

Key People (5)

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

President Edith M Lebet
Treasurer Bernard I Herbst
Secretary Leslie May Ford
Director Melissa B Lebet
Director Traci Kube

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • 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 May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.