The Mathenaeum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mathenaeum Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $533,597 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$533,597
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $754,074 the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $754,074 | 18 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $533,597 | 12 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
The Mathenaeum 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 Mathenaeum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $190,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $91,597 |
| California | 1 | $72,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | This grant is designated for Math for America, restricted to Math for America's Cohort Project program | $100,000 |
| Math Cultural Center of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $91,597 |
| Every Org | The Prison Math Project | $72,000 |
| Society for Science and the Public | to support mathematics coverage in Science News, broadly along the lines of the Society for Science proposal to the Mathenaeum Foundation | $60,000 |
| St Lawrence University | to support the Illustration Apprenticeships program of Illustration as a Mathematical Research Technique semester, with St. Lawrence University as Financial Administrator | $50,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | This grant is designated for Math for America for the general support of Math for America | $40,000 |
| Seattle Universal Math Museum | to support the development and operation of in-house programs to serve the local community | $30,000 |
| Seattle Universal Math Museum | Executive Director Employment Fund | $25,000 |
| Society for Science and the Public | to support mathematics coverage in Science News | $25,000 |
| Girls Angle Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mathematical Association of America Incorporated | anonymous support of Project NExT fellows | $15,000 |
| Seattle Universal Math Museum | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glen T Whitney
Questions people ask
Does The Mathenaeum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mathenaeum Foundation give?
$533,597 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Mathenaeum Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Glen T Whitney (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Mathenaeum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and science and research.