Mathhappens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mathhappens Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,600 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,450 and the largest $14,400. 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$31,600
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,450
- Largest grant$14,400
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26,693 the year before.
50% 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 | $26,693 | 6 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $31,600 | 6 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Mathhappens 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mathhappens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $14,400 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,400 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | $4,800 of the funding helped supply both durable and consumable materials to provide interactive models for attendees at math festivals in six title 1 schools in the san jose, ca area and $9,600 funded another 12 math festivals. Mathhappens foundation funded a total of 18 math festivals. They are free, non-competitive math festivals where students explore math through hands-on puzzles, games, and problem-solving activities. | $14,400 |
| Summ (Matheatre) | Funded a haunted house-inspired educational experience to create a community event where live theater is used to tell stories that inspire excitement about math. Participants used math to overcome scary obstacles during this interactive event in seattle, wa in october 2024. | $13,000 |
| Austin Museum Partnership | Austin museum partnership $1,500 - austin museum day, 9/22/2024, was a free, city-wide cultural event coordinated by the austin museum partnership where museums and cultural institutions around the austin, tx area open their doors to the public with no admission charge. | $1,500 |
| Mathematical Association of America | Maa mathfest is a major professional conference in indianapolis, in with the goal of advancing mathematics education, scholarship, and community. It is designed for mathematicians (researchers and educators), college and university faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, mathematics enthusiasts, teachers, and professionals. Funding was used to assist in logistics during the event, august 7-10, 2024. | $1,400 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | This was a cash donation to ncfp which exists to equip and activate family philanthropies so they can give in ways that are informed, intentional, generationally connected, and socially meaningful. The headquarters of the national center for family philanthropy (ncfp) is in washington, d.c | $1,000 |
| Benjamin Banneker Association | Support of the benjamin banneker association's educator awards banquet that took place on 9/27/24, in chicago, il during the 2024 nctm (national council of teachers of mathematics) annual meeting & exposition. | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren Siegel
- Philip Siegel
- Matthew B Siegel
- Alexander W Siegel
Questions people ask
Does Mathhappens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mathhappens Foundation give?
$31,600 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,450.
Who runs Mathhappens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren Siegel (Pres/Sec/Dir), Philip Siegel (Vp/Treas/Dir), Matthew B Siegel (Director) and Alexander W Siegel (Director).
What does Mathhappens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.