THE MAYDAY FUNDPub 78
Pub 78
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THE MAYDAY FUND is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that was open to unsolicited proposals in the 2019 filing year, when it paid $811.6K across 11 grantees. Prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
$221K
8%
Children's Hospital Corporation
Boston, MA
$207.9K
7%
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHAPEL HILL, NC
$182K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$55K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 18 grantees
- 11 board & team members
- 4 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MAYDAY FUND?
Yes. THE MAYDAY FUND accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE MAYDAY FUND give?
THE MAYDAY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MAYDAY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MAYDAY FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MAYDAY FUND make each year?
In 2019, THE MAYDAY FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $812 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MAYDAY FUND fund recently?
In 2020, THE MAYDAY FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Children's Hospital Corporation, and THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MAYDAY FUND?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE MAYDAY FUND’s website.
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