THE MAYDAY FUND
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
$525.2K
12%
UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PAIN INC
Annapolis, MD
$330K
7%
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA
$273K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$65.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MAYDAY FUND?
No. THE MAYDAY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MAYDAY FUND give?
THE MAYDAY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Connecticut. 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 $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MAYDAY FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE MAYDAY FUND awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $820 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MAYDAY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE MAYDAY FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago Medical Center, UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PAIN INC, and UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MAYDAY FUND?
THE MAYDAY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.