Mater DEI Foundation Inc
Mater DEI Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ogdensburg, New York. It uses its profits for scholarships and grants to students and colleges.
Mater DEI Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mater DEI Foundation Inc gave $64K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $4,267
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $734,975
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mater DEI Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Amanda Frary
Mailing address: PO Box 369, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Phone: (315) 605-1090
Email: afrary@rcdony.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mater DEI Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seton Academy Catholic Schools ($14K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($13,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies Catholic schools in the Diocese of Ogdensburg, New York, and students living within that diocese as recipients of its scholarship and grant activity. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to recipients in Virginia, and 3% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mater DEI Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 72% 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 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $64K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Academy Catholic Schools Plattsburgh, NY | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| IHC High School Watertown, NY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Lemoyne College Syracuse, NY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,000 |
| Augustinian Academy Carthage, NY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| IHC Elementary Watertown, NY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| IHC Middle School Watertown, NY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| St James School Gouverneur, NY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Christendom College Front Royal, VA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $734,975 | $4,099 | $72,433 | $64,000 | 15 | $64,000 | — | $89,251 |
| 2023 | $1,841,878 | $2,827 | $19,381 | $18,000 | Total only | — | $2,827 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mater DEI Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s stated purpose is to use its profits for scholarships and grants to students and colleges. Its 2024 filing further describes scholarships and grants for students and faculty members of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Ogdensburg, and college scholarships for deserving students living within the diocese.
Its 2025 grants include Catholic schools and colleges. Among the college grantees, Franciscan University of Steubenville describes its purpose as providing higher education through liberal, professional, and pre-professional studies. Nazareth University says it fosters integrated learning and educates students to be guided by empathy, committed to equity, and prepared to lead innovation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $64,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $14,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest listed awards included $14,000 to Seton Academy Catholic Schools in Plattsburgh, New York; $6,000 each to IHC High School in Watertown, New York, and LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York; and $5,000 to an individual recipient Fisher College in Rochester, New York. Each was for scholarships. Other listed scholarship grants included $4,000 to Augustinian Academy, IHC Elementary, IHC Middle School, an individual recipient Elementary School, an individual recipient Grade School, and St. James School. The foundation also gave $2,000 to Christendom College and $2,000 to Franciscan University of Steubenville. Nazareth University received $2,000 in 2025.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No form is required; the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sister Bernadette Marie Collins as chairperson; Amanda Frary as treasurer; Sister Shirley Anne Brown as secretary; and Sister Mary Eamon Lyng, Sister Constance Sylver, Rev. Joe Morgan, and Valerie Mathews as members.
Mater DEI Foundation Inc is led by Sister Bernadette Marie Collins, Chairperson since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sister Bernadette Marie Collins
Chairperson
Secretary → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Morgan
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Mathews
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Frary
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Constance Sylver
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Mary Eamon Lyng
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Shirley Anne Brown
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Derek Vanhouse (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sister Christine Taylor (2023) — Member
- Former: Sister Jennifer Votraw (2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Sister Mary Bethany Fitzgerald (2023) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mater DEI Foundation Inc
How much does Mater DEI Foundation Inc give each year?
Mater DEI Foundation Inc gave $64K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mater DEI Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mater DEI Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,267, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mater DEI Foundation Inc give grants?
Mater DEI Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Watertown, NY (4 grants).
Does Mater DEI Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Mater DEI Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (15 grants).
Who are Mater DEI Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mater DEI Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Seton Academy Catholic Schools ($14,000), IHC High School ($6,000) and Lemoyne College ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($13,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mater DEI Foundation Inc?
Mater DEI Foundation Inc reported $735K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 Mater DEI Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to use its profits for scholarships and grants to students and colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mater DEI Foundation Inc?
Mater DEI Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Mater DEI Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mater DEI Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1412203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Mater DEI Foundation Inc 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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