The James and EVA Mayer Foundation
EIN 756360908 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$1.3M
38 grants · $169K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$24K
typical small grants · $10K–$37K
grant size
27%
balanced · 7/26 multi-year
repeat
$3.7M
Assets (2023)
26
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
FOUNDATION MANAGER CO OWEN VOSS OWE
Phone
(806) 296-6304
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
REQUESTS FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE IN WRITING ADDRESSED TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE JAMES AND EVA MAYER FOUNDATION.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, NO PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF WHICH IS CARRING ON PROPAGANDA, OR ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION OR THE ELECTION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND ARE MADE ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS POSSESSIONS. RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF THE UNITED STATES. THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE TO WHOM AND IN WHAT AMOUNTS AND AT WHAT TIMES AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS GRANTS ARE MADE. REQUESTS FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE BRIEF, AND SHOULD STATE THE NATURE AND BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION; DECLARE THAT IT IS A QUALIFIED RECIPIENT AS DEFINED ABOVE AND BE PREPARED TO FURNISH EVIDENCE THEREOF; DEFINE THE NEED, AMOUNT, INTENDED USE AND TIMING OF THE REQUEST, AND PUBLIC RECOGNITION GIVEN TO THE FOUNDATION. THE TRUSTEES FAVOR REQUESTS WHICH WILL COMPLETELY MEET THE PARTICULAR NEED, NOT SUPPORT THE OPERATING BUDGET OR OTHER FUNDRAISING.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $200K | $4.0M | $161K | 5 |
| 2017 | $204K | $4.0M | $129K | 5 |
| 2018 | $186K | $3.7M | $54K | 7 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.8M | $121K | N/A |
| 2020 | $190K | $3.9M | $544K | 7 |
| 2021 | $206K | $4.0M | $465K | 5 |
| 2022 | $168K | $3.3M | $291K | 4 |
| 2023 | $196K | $3.7M | $291K | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 38 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$24K
Average
$36K
75th Pctl
$37K
Maximum
$110K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
100.0% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 1 states
$1.3M across
38 grants
8 of 254 counties
Top 8 counties
- 1 Hale
- 2 Lubbock
- 3 Briscoe
- 4 Dickens
- 5 Potter
- 6 Randall
- 7 Castro
- 8 Swisher
Officers & Directors
SJ
Sharon Jackson
4 yrs
Trustee
RO
RUDD F. Owen
8+ yrs
Trustee
PE
Paul LYLE Estate
Trustee
DW
David Wilder
8+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (38 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX | $110,000 | REMODEL EXTERIOR GATE HALL AND CONSTRUCT QUEENS MUSEUM | 2022 |
| Covenant Health Foundation | Lubbock, TX | $100,000 | SURGICAL CENTER ADDITION AT PLAINVIEW HOSPITAL | 2018 |
| Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX | $100,000 | REMODEL EXTERIOR OF GATES HALL BUILDING | 2020 |
| Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX | $100,000 | REMODEL EXTERIOR OF GATES HALL BUILDING | 2021 |
| Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX | $100,000 | REMODEL EXTERIOR GATE HALL AND CONSTRUCT QUEENS MUSEUM | 2023 |
| Covenant Health Foundation | Lubbock, TX | $100,000 | ADDITION & REMODELING AT PLAINVIEW HOSPITAL | 2016 |
| Covenant Health Foundation | Lubbock, TX | $100,000 | ADDITION & REMODELING AT PLAINVIEW HOSPITAL | 2017 |
| West Texas A&M University | Canyon, TX | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| City of Plainview TX | Plainview, TX | $40,000 | SHELTER FOR CITY DUCK POND PARK | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | Plainview, TX | $38,500 | PURCHASE VAN | 2017 |
| Silverton Downtown Association | Silverton, TX | $34,000 | NEW BUILDING PROJECT | 2020 |
| Lubbock Entertainment & Performing Arts | Lubbock, TX | $34,000 | NEW BUILDING PROJECT FOR BUDDY HOLLY CENTER | 2021 |
| Crossview Camp | Dickens, TX | $34,000 | REMODEL CAMP DORMITORIES | 2017 |
| Silverton Downtown Association | Silverton, TX | $33,000 | NEW BUILDING PROJECT | 2021 |
| Silverton Downtown Association | Silverton, TX | $33,000 | NEW BUILDING PROJECT | 2022 |
| Buckner Children Family Service | Lubbock, TX | $30,000 | REPAIR AND OVERHAUL USED VAN AND PURCHASE OF NEW VAN. | 2016 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chairities of Amarillo | Amarillo, TX | $29,000 | NEW BUILDING PROJECT | 2021 |
| Plainview Christian Academy | Plainview, TX | $25,000 | GYMNASIUM FLOORING | 2016 |
| Crossview Camp | Dickens, TX | $25,000 | REMODEL CAMP DORMITORIES | 2016 |
| YMCA | Plainview, TX | $22,000 | PAINT OUTSIDE OF YMCA BUILDING | 2018 |
| Community Partner of the Plains Rainbow Room | Plainview, TX | $21,000 | REMODELING BUILDING | 2023 |
| Plainview Christian Academy | Plainview, TX | $21,000 | GYMNASIUM FLOORING | 2017 |
| Dimmitt Skate Park | Dimmitt, TX | $20,000 | SKATEBOARD PARK | 2016 |
| Lubbock Entertainment & Performing Arts | Lubbock, TX | $16,000 | NEW BUILDING PROJECT FOR BUDDY HOLLY CENTER | 2020 |
| Plainview Christian Academy | Plainview, TX | $15,000 | REMODELING BUILDING | 2022 |
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