The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rye Brook, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.4 million in 103 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $277,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.4 million
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$277,200
- Assets$393 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.5 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.5 million | 76 | $363 million |
| 2024 | $14.4 million | 103 | $393 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Zachary S Handelman Dir-Operations 800 Westchester Avenue Ste N-503, Rye Brook, NY 10573-1373 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 242-0465 |
| What to submit | There is a formal 2 step application process that must be submitted through the mathers foundation's online portal. Refer to mathersfoundation.org for details. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are reviewed on a trimester basis. Refer to mathersfoundation.org for details. |
| Restrictions | The foundation make grants only to organizations having tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and to those that are not private foundations withing the meaning of section 509(a), or in the absence of such a determination, to a state or any political subdivision thereof within the meaning of sec 170(c)(1), or a state college or university. The foundation does not make grants to individuals. The foundation rarely provides grants for periods longer than three years. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | $6.4 million |
| New York | 22 | $3.4 million |
| California | 17 | $3.0 million |
| Ohio | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Connecticut | 5 | $795,496 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $785,553 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $460,796 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $249,984 |
| Maryland | 2 | $219,733 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- David Boyle
- Richard Handelman
- Judy Herman
- Peter Gottlieb
- Howard Chester
- Zachary Handelman
- Scott Handelman
Questions people ask
Does The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed on a trimester basis. Refer to mathersfoundation.org for details..
How much does The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation give?
$14.4 million in tax year 2024, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Boyle (Director), Richard Handelman (Pres/Dir), Judy Herman (Director) and Peter Gottlieb (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The G Harold & Leila Y Mathers Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.