Math for America
Math for America is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Founded in 2004, the organization says it is committed to keeping outstanding teachers in the classroom and strengthening their impact on students, schools, and communities. Its work centers on a teacher fellowship and professional community for STEM educators, alongside grants to organizations and individuals.
Math for America at a glance
In short: Math for America gave $14.3M across 981 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,312,769
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 981
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,590
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $30,360,923
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Math for America
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
MƒA states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website describes a separate application process for its teacher fellowships; the application page labels applications closed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 915 Broadway 16Th Floor, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (646) 437-0904
Website: https://mathforamerica.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Math for America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kansas State University Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Organizations only. It also paid 964 grants to individuals ($14,067,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4,812 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4,795 grants of 4,812 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MƒA’s website describes its fellowship community as supporting teachers in New York City public schools. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the filing also lists recipients in Kansas, California, Nebraska, and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 981 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Math for America gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $15.4M (2021). In 2025 it made 981 grants totaling $14.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Grant | $60,000 |
| Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute Berkeley, CA | General Grant | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Mathematics New York, NY | General Grant | $36,309 |
| Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) Poughkeepsie, NY | General Grant | $25,000 |
| Queens College Foundation Queens, NY | General Grant | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | General Grant | $25,000 |
| 44 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $670,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,360,923 | $26,063,712 | $25,065,754 | $14,312,769 | 981 | $23,873,933 | $277,026 |
| 2024 | $30,156,470 | $25,569,385 | $24,836,765 | $14,447,200 | 950 | $23,572,080 | $246,157 |
| 2023 | $31,310,984 | $24,004,679 | $23,566,565 | $14,425,411 | 925 | $22,642,224 | $53,191 |
| 2022 | $15,709,494 | $20,036,646 | $23,307,490 | $15,091,662 | 975 | $23,089,995 | $2,192 |
| 2021 | $19,445,869 | $24,528,416 | $23,409,227 | $15,372,351 | 981 | — | $2,915 |
| 2020 | $18,611,928 | $29,909,013 | $24,500,013 | $1,334,630 | 7 | — | $50,835 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MƒA’s stated mission is to build a community of accomplished mathematics and science teachers who make a lasting impact in their schools, communities, and the profession through collaboration and continued learning. Its website describes fellowships and professional development for teachers, and says the organization has invested more than $300 million in its fellowship program for New York City STEM teachers.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute describes its work as fostering and communicating mathematical research, developing mathematical talent, and cultivating excellence and engagement. The National Museum of Mathematics says it works to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics through exhibits and programs. The Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences describes its mission as promoting research and education in the mathematical sciences through coordination among its member societies. The Kansas State University Foundation says it secures and manages gifts in support of Kansas State University.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, MƒA reported 981 grants totaling $14,312,769. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $60,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $60,000 to Kansas State University Foundation; $50,000 to Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute; and $36,309 to the National Museum of Mathematics. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences, Queens College Foundation, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Individual awards included $20,000 Muller Award grants and $15,000 fellowship stipends.
The MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship is a four-year program for New York City K–12 public school math and science teachers and provides $60,000 in stipends. Its Master Teacher II+ Fellowship also runs for four years and provides $60,000 in stipends to eligible former fellows. These stipends are for fellowship participants, not grants for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maria Klawe as president; Michael Driskill as chief operating officer; Latoya Singleton as chief financial officer; Elizabeth Hammack as chair of the board; Elizabeth Simons and Glen Whitney as co-vice chairs; Peter Borish as treasurer; and Howard L. Morgan as secretary. Stephon Alexander and Deborah Loewenberg Ball (listed as a director as of June 2025) are also listed as directors.
Math for America is led by Maria Klawe, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Klawe
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$589K (2024) → $798K (2025)
Elizabeth Hammack
Chair of the Board
Director → Chair of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Eisenbud
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Weisenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Muller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Schaar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Spergel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chayes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Lewis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Lauter
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya Kulycky
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephon Alexander
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Cheng
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann McDermott
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Lewis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Yong
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Loewenberg Ball
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latoya Singleton
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance & Administrator → CFO, 2021
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $263K (2025)
Michael Driskill
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $282K (2025)
Elizabeth Simons
Co-Vice Chair of the Board
Director → Vice Chair of the Board, 2024
Vice Chair of the Board → Co-Vice Chair of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Whitney
Co-Vice Chair of the Board
Director → Co-Vice Chair of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard L. Morgan
Secretary
Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2021
Vice Chair & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Borish
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Anne Dinning (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Brad Wechsler (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James Simons (2020–2024) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Jeffrey Rosenbluth (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: John Ewing (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Patty Weisenfeld (2024) — Director
- Former: James Lewis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Irwin Kra (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Neil Chriss (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robbert Dijkgraaf (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elaine Wolfensohn (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ava Javid (2020) — Director of Admission & Recruit.
- Former: John Russell (2020) — Senior Education Researcher
- Former: Leah Hirsch (2020) — Director of Prof. Development
- Former: Megan Roberts (2020) — Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 07
- Former: Sarah Rooney (2020) — Director of Committee & Marketing
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $798K, to Maria Klawe (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Math for America
How much does Math for America give each year?
Math for America gave $14.3M across 981 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14.4M across 950 grants.
What is Math for America's typical grant size?
Math for America's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,590, across 981 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Math for America give grants?
Math for America gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Math for America give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Math for America's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 981) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship Stipend" (960 grants), "Employee Matching Gift" (8 grants) and "Muller Award Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Math for America's largest grantees?
Math for America's largest 2025 grantees include Kansas State University Foundation ($60,000), Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute ($50,000) and National Museum of Mathematics ($36,309), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 964 grants to individuals ($14,067,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 1% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Math for America?
Math for America reported $30.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26.1M.
What does Math for America fund?
MƒA’s stated mission is to build a community of accomplished mathematics and science teachers who make a lasting impact in their schools, communities, and the profession through collaboration and continued learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Math for America?
MƒA 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 Math for America's EIN?
Math for America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0651886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Math for America accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 3, 2020)
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