THE MAXFIELD FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$9.5M
56 grants · $1.2M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$30K
grant size
52%
supporter · 17/33 multi-year
repeat
$7.4M
Assets · 2021
33
Distinct recipients
About
TRANSFER OF MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND CASH WITH A FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $5,412,273 AND COST BASIS OF $4,601,790 TO THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND, AN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, EIN: 13-7111099. THESE DISTRIBUTIONS WERE IN ANTICIPATION OF FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S ASSETS, WHICH WAS COMPLETED IN 2023. A FINAL RETURN WILL BE FILED FOR 2023.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROBERT R MAXFIELD
Phone
6505591560
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
FORMAL WRITTEN REQUEST
Restrictions
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2, SECTION 1 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE MAXFIELD FOUNDATION, THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS FOUNDATION IS FORMED IS TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR BOTH, AND SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, TO USE AND APPLY THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME THEREFROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF EXCLUSIVELY FOR CANCER AND LEUKEMIA RESEARCH EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED, AND ITS REGULATIONS AS THEY NOW EXIST OR AS THEY MAY HEREAFTER BE AMENDED. THE SECONDARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS FOUNDATION IS FORMED IS TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS, AT THE TIMES AND IN AMOUNTS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $231K | $5.5M | $213K | 7 |
| 2018 | $135K | $7.7M | $1.8M | 15 |
| 2020 | $1.7M | $8.7M | $1.2M | 16 |
| 2021 | $2.4M | $7.4M | $434K | 13 |
| 2022 | $5.0M | $62K | $391K | 4 |
| 2023 | $61K | $0 | $7K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 56 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$170K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$4.6M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT R MAXFIELD | PRESIDENT | — |
| MICHAEL P GROOM | SECRETARY | — |
| VALERIE GILLEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | — |
| MELINDA E MAXFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| KATHERINE MAXFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (56 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESSEMER GIVING FUND | WOODBRIDGE, NJ | $4,601,790 | TO MAKE GRANTS TO QUALIFIED RECIPIENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | 2022 |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | $2,300,000 | BUILDING FUND, MAXFIELD HALL & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES | 2021 |
| RICE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT | HOUSTON, TX | $1,500,000 | BUILDING FUND, MAXFIELD HALL | 2020 |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | BUILDING FUND, MAXFIELD HALL & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES | 2022 |
| SANTA FE INSTITUTE | SANTA FE, NM | $125,000 | SCIENCE RESEARCH | 2016 |
| SANTE FE INSTITUTE | SANTA FE, NM | $100,000 | SCIENCE RESEARCH | 2020 |
| SANTE FE INSTITUTE | SANTA FE, NM | $100,000 | SCIENCE RESEARCH | 2021 |
| BESSEMER GIVING FUND | WOODBRIDGE, NJ | $61,243 | TO MAKE GRANTS TO QUALIFIED RECIPIENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | 2023 |
| SANTA FE INSTITUTE | SANTA FE, NM | $50,000 | SCIENCE RESEARCH | 2018 |
| AMAZON CONSERVATION TEAM | ARLINGTON, VA | $50,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | 2016 |
| SANTE FE INSTITUTE | SANTA FE, NM | $50,000 | SCIENCE RESEARCH | 2022 |
| AMAZON CONSERVATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $50,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | 2020 |
| AMAZON CONSERVATION TEAM | ARLINGTON, VA | $50,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | 2018 |
| MONTALVO ASSOCIATION | SARATOGA, CA | $30,000 | DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS | 2016 |
| AMAZON CONSERVATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $25,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | 2021 |
| LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION | PALO ALTO, CA | $10,000 | PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CARE AND RESEARCH | 2022 |
| LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH | PALO ALTO, CA | $10,000 | PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CARE AND RESEARCH | 2016 |
| LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION | PALO ALTO, CA | $10,000 | PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CARE AND RESEARCH | 2020 |
| LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH | PALO ALTO, CA | $10,000 | PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CARE AND RESEARCH | 2018 |
| TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | TRUCKEE, CA | $8,000 | ARTS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2016 |
| TAHOE FUND | TAHOE CITY, CA | $5,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION | 2016 |
| ACCESS FUND | BOULDER, CO | $4,000 | PRESERVATION OF CLIMBING AREAS | 2021 |
| TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST | TRUCKEE, CA | $4,000 | PRESERVE AND PROTECT SCENIC AND HISTORIC LANDS | 2020 |
| ACCESS FUND | BOULDER, CO | $4,000 | PRESERVATION OF CLIMBING AREAS | 2020 |
| SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | $3,500 | FAMILY STRENGTHENING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, HUNGER RELIEF | 2020 |