Math for America
Preselected recipients only
Math for America is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.3 million in 981 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$14.3 million
- Number of grants981
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$30.4 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.5 million 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 | $14.5 million | 950 | $30.2 million |
| 2024 | $14.3 million | 981 | $30.4 million |
How to apply
Math for America 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Math for America funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 973 | $14.2 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $3,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Foundation | General grant | $60,000 |
| Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute | General grant | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Mathematics | General grant | $36,309 |
| Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) | General grant | $25,000 |
| Queens College Foundation | General grant | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | General grant | $25,000 |
| Individual | Muller award grant | $20,000 |
| Individual | Muller award grant | $20,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship stipend | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria Klawe
- Michael Driskill
- Latoya Singleton
- Elizabeth Hammack
- Elizabeth Simons
- Glen Whitney
- Peter Borish
- Howard L Morgan
- Stephon Alexander
- Deborah Loewenberg Ball
- Jennifer Chayes
- Alan Cheng
- David Eisenbud
- Maya Kulycky
- Kristin Lauter
Questions people ask
Does Math for America accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Math for America give?
$14.3 million in tax year 2024, across 981 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Math for America?
Its 2024 filing lists Maria Klawe (President), Michael Driskill (Chief Operating Officer), Latoya Singleton (Chief Financial Officer) and Elizabeth Hammack (Chair of the Board) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Math for America fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.