SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION
Mill Valley, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
87-4104202
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Mill Valley, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
87-4104202
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Spirit of Max Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, having paid a total of $120K in grants to three grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Noyo Center For Marine Science
$200K
87%

TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION NETWORK
$20K
9%
ALL ABOUT OWLS INC
$10K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION?
No. SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION give?
SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Noyo Center For Marine Science, TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION NETWORK, and ALL ABOUT OWLS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION?
SPIRIT OF MAX FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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