PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O.THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY ("AMS OR "THE SOCIETY") FOUNDED IN 1888 TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP, AND EDUCATION, SERVES THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS PUBLICATIONS, MEETINGS, ADVOCACY AND OTHER PROGRAMS, WHICH: (A) PROMOTE MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH AND ITS USES; (B) ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE TRANSMISSION OF MATHEMATICAL UNDERSTANDINGS AND SKILLS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED VITALITY OF THE PROFESSION; (C) SUPPORT MATHEMATICAL EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS; (D) ADVANCE THE STATUS OF THE PROFESSION OF MATHEMATICS, ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING FULL PARTICIPATION OF ALL INDIVIDUALS, AND, (E) FOSTER AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF MATHEMATICS AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO OTHER DISCIPLINES AND EVERYDAY LIFE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$285.5M
+10.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$263K
-7.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-13.2% YoY
About American Mathematical Society
Based on IRS filings
American Mathematical Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in PROVIDENCE, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $285.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $263K. Net investment income was $7.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $285,510,668 | $258,766,469 | $222,625,287 |
| Revenue | $39,854,863 | $43,535,301 | $32,815,444 |
| Expenses | $38,014,330 | $35,400,147 | $32,644,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,084,503 | $5,509,990 | $3,007,584 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Mathematical Society
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Southern California ($50,000), William Marsh Rice University ($50,000), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE WASHINGTON, DC | MASS MEDIA FELLOWSHIP | $13,000 |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FORT COLLINS, CO | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| GRADUATE STUDENT CHAPTER WACO, TX | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MANHATTAN, KS | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| MATHEMATICAL STAIRCASE INC CHICOPEE, MA | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $22,000 |
| NEW YORK MATH CIRCLE NEW YORK, NY | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| PZ MATH CORPORATION WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| RECINTO UNIVERSITARIO DE MAYAGUEZ MAYAGUEZ, PR | EPSILON FUND - ANNUAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYNA KRA | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| DOUGLAS ULMER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BORIS HASSELBLATT | SECRETARY | 25 | — |
| LINDA CHEN | ASSOCIATE TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER TABACK | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN MATTINGLY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID MORRISON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH H SILVERMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JUDY L WALKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LUCY R MADDOCK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $355,579 |
| JOHN E MEIER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $213,983 |
| ROBERT M HARINGTON | CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER | 40 | $277,568 |
| KAREN SAXE | SVP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 40 | $246,111 |
| EDWARD DUNNE | EXECUTIVE EDITOR, MATH REVIEWS | 40 | $245,036 |
| EROL OZIL | DIRECTOR, MR INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 40 | $206,241 |
| SERGEI GELFAND | SENIOR ACQUISITIONS EDITOR | 40 | $180,117 |
| NICOLA S POSER | DIRECTOR, MARKETING & SALES | 40 | $166,316 |
| DEAN CARLSON | ASSOCIATE EDITOR | 40 | $158,590 |
| JEFFERY HOWLEY | DIR., IT SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | 40 | $154,824 |
| KRISTEN S OSTERHOUT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $152,724 |
| DOUGLAS H ALLEN | AVP, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $151,962 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Mathematical Society?
American Mathematical Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in PROVIDENCE, RI. It holds $285.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Mathematical Society?
As of 2024, American Mathematical Society holds $285.5M in total assets with $39.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $263K in 2024.
Where does American Mathematical Society operate?
American Mathematical Society has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Pr, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does American Mathematical Society award?
In 2024, American Mathematical Society awarded 15 grants totaling $263K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Mathematical Society's EIN?
American Mathematical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0264797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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