The Marshall Mathers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Marshall Mathers Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $308,000 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $95,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$308,000
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$255,890
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $257,500 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $257,500 | 48 | $254,874 |
| 2024 | $308,000 | 50 | $255,890 |
How to apply
The Marshall Mathers Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Marshall Mathers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 38 | $206,500 |
| New York | 4 | $55,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $95,000 |
| Target Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse | To provide support for people who are visually impaired, expanding their opportunities and building toward a world in which no person is limited by their vision/visual capacity. | $20,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $15,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation | Save the music foundation mission is to help students, schools, and communities reach their potential through the power of making music. | $10,000 |
| Why Not Care More | Providing homeless with essential resources | $10,000 |
| Wolverine Human Services | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $10,000 |
| Vista Maria | To deliver innovative care, support, treatment and education to vulnerable youth | $8,000 |
| Sphinx Organization | Helping to transform lives through diversity in art | $7,500 |
| Care of Southeast Michigan | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Common Ground | Strengthen individuals, families, and communities with affordable housing | $5,000 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym | Helping kids with free academic and athletic skills | $5,000 |
| Families Against Narcotics | To educate about the dangers of narcotics and substance abuse | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | To relieve hunger in metro detroit | $5,000 |
| Giffords | To save lives from gun violence. | $5,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $5,000 |
| Ilitch Charities for Children | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Remember the Child | General operations | $4,000 |
| St Clair Butterfly Foundation | Empowers students all across the country, through mentorship programs based in the creative arts, to reach their potential to soar. | $3,000 |
| Detroit Childrens Foundation | Providing children with solutions and discoveries taht improve physical and mental health | $2,500 |
| Detroit Public TV | General operations | $2,500 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Ferndale | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $2,500 |
| Health Unit on Davison Avenue | To improve the lives of those in need through comprehensive health care, education, and resources. | $2,500 |
| Inside Out Literary Arts Project | Inspire youth to think broadly, create bravely and share their voices with the wider world. | $2,500 |
| Life Leaders Inc | Empowering youth to empower their future | $2,500 |
| Living Arts | Helping people find joy and express who they truly are | $2,500 |
| Matrix Human Services | Provide information, risk reduction training, counseling and testing, and case management services for HIV for at-risk populations in southeastern michigan. | $2,500 |
| Miside Community Impact Center Aka Southwest Counseling Solutions | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Mosiac Youth Theater | Devlops and inspires the behaviors and critical life and learning skills youth need to be successful | $2,500 |
| Notes for Notes | Provides support for music appreciation | $2,500 |
| Shar House | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $2,500 |
| The Youth Connection | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $2,500 |
| The Yunion | To counter negative culture influences through counciling and mentoring | $2,500 |
| Wigs 4 Kids | To provide aid to impoverished children. | $2,500 |
| Mittens for Detroit Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Building Beds for Kids | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Highland Park Youth Advocacy Alliance Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul - Detroit | Provide emergency services such as food, clothing, housing assistance and other basic needs. | $2,000 |
| 826 Michigan | 826michigan is helping students in southeast michigan write better futures, one story at a time. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marshall B Mathers III
- Paul Rosenberg
- Howard Hertz
Questions people ask
Does The Marshall Mathers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marshall Mathers Foundation give?
$308,000 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Marshall Mathers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marshall B Mathers III (President), Paul Rosenberg (Vice President) and Howard Hertz (Secretary).
What does The Marshall Mathers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.