Maier Math Foundation
The Maier Math Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Oregon. Its 2024 filing lists grants for educational materials for programs at schools and school districts.
Maier Math Foundation at a glance
In short: Maier Math Foundation gave $11K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $561), top state Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,659
- +54.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +850.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $561
- -83.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $367
- Total assets
- $4,015,921
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Maier Math Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 12929, Salem, OR 97309-0929
Phone: (503) 779-1970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maier Math Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sioux City Community School District ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (35%), Massachusetts (27%), Utah (21%), Michigan (8%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maier Math Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 16% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $196K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City Community School District Sioux City, IA | Educational Materials for Programs | $2,053 |
| Waltham Public Schools Waltham, MA | Educational Materials for Programs | $1,285 |
| Hartland Consolidated Schools Howell, MI | Educational Materials for Programs | $826 |
| Urbandale Community School District Urbandale, IA | Educational Materials for Programs | $782 |
| Park City Schools Park City, UT | Educational Materials for Programs | $697 |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy Provo, UT | Educational Materials for Programs | $687 |
| Juab School District Nephi, UT | Educational Materials for Programs | $585 |
| North Intermediate School Wilmington, MA | Educational Materials for Programs | $551 |
| Canton Public Schools Canton, MA | Educational Materials for Programs | $367 |
| Placentino Elementary School Holliston, MA | Educational Materials for Programs | $367 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,015,921 | $206,215 | $61,914 | $10,659 | 19 | $28,491 | $206,215 | $183,596 |
| 2023 | $3,841,372 | $82,027 | $65,617 | $6,900 | 2 | $8,056 | $80,827 | $186,092 |
| 2022 | $3,839,981 | $8,518 | $222,740 | $6,173 | 3 | $100,953 | $8,518 | $193,581 |
| 2021 | $4,083,388 | $3,001,291 | $249,872 | $10,600 | 4 | $207,448 | $1,291 | $69,210 |
| 2020 | $1,296,374 | $3,707 | $504,992 | $195,993 | 3 | — | $3,707 | $77,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maier Math Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant descriptions show support for educational materials for programs. The listed recipients include public school districts, public schools, and an academy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $10,659 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $184 to $2,053, with a median grant of $367. Its largest grants included $2,053 to Sioux City Community School District in Iowa, $1,285 to Waltham Public Schools in Massachusetts, and $826 to Hartland Consolidated Schools in Michigan. Other recipients included Urbandale Community School District ($782), Park City Schools ($697), and Freedom Preparatory Academy ($687).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Burt as chair, Erika Fogerty as secretary, Dr. David Maier as treasurer, and Richard Ludeman as president.
Maier Math Foundation is led by Richard Ludeman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Ludeman
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Steve Burt
Chair
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Maier
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Fogerty
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel E. Gossack (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: David Moursund (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $1K, to Richard Ludeman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Maier Math Foundation
How much does Maier Math Foundation give each year?
Maier Math Foundation gave $11K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
What is Maier Math Foundation's typical grant size?
Maier Math Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $367, and its average grant was $561, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maier Math Foundation give grants?
Maier Math Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and Utah (21%).
Does Maier Math Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Maier Math Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Materials for Programs" (19 grants).
Who are Maier Math Foundation's largest grantees?
Maier Math Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sioux City Community School District ($2,053), Waltham Public Schools ($1,285) and Hartland Consolidated Schools ($826), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maier Math Foundation?
Maier Math Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Maier Math Foundation fund?
The available grant descriptions show support for educational materials for programs. The listed recipients include public school districts, public schools, and an academy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maier Math Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maier Math Foundation's EIN?
Maier Math Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2035077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maier Math Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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