Math for America (MƒA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 and headquartered at 915 Broadway, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10010. The organization is dedicated to enhancing mathematics and science education in public secondary schools by recruiting, retaining, and developing exceptional K-12 STEM teachers. MƒA operates as both a direct service provider and a grantmaking organization, with a workforce of approximately 179 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.2M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.4M
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
950
+2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: MƒA was founded as an organization committed to teachers. The organization's vision is an America that values, trusts, and respects its mathematics and science teachers. MƒA improves teacher retention nationally by building and supporting communities of outstanding STEM teachers.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Science teacher development
- STEM education
- Scholarships and student financial aid
- Mathematics education in public secondary schools
Grantmaking
MƒA functions as a grantmaking organization with the following characteristics:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MƒA's primary geographic focus is New York City public schools, with particular emphasis on New York, New Jersey, and Kansas. The organization also operates regional programs:
- Math for America Los Angeles: Founded in 2008, operates in the greater Los Angeles area in partnership with USC, Claremont Graduate University, and Harvey Mudd College
- Math for America Berkeley: A five-year Master Teacher Fellowship program for Bay Area public school teachers, operating as part of UC Berkeley's Berkeley Science and Math Initiative
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $30,360,923
- Total Liabilities: $16,300,000
- Annual Revenue: $25,600,000
- Annual Expenses: $24,800,000
Workforce: 179 employees (with 5.0% year-over-year growth)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since February 2025; EIN 20-0651886
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,156,470 | $31,310,984 | $15,709,494 |
| Revenue | $25,569,385 | $24,004,679 | $20,036,646 |
| Expenses | $24,836,765 | $23,566,565 | $23,307,490 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $23,572,080 | $22,642,224 | $23,089,995 |
| Net Investment Income | $246,157 | $53,191 | $2,192 |
| 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
207 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Math for America Los Angeles ($1,000,000), Carnegie Institution for Science ($100,000), Kansas State University Foundation ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL GRANT | $2,500 |
| BLOOMINGTON-POSOLTEGA SISTER CITIES NASHVILLE, IN | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT | $4,000 |
| CARNEGIE INSTITUTION FOR SCIENCE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL GRANT | $100,000 |
| HEBREW FREE LOAN SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT | $360 |
| ICERM - BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL GRANT | $10,000 |
| IDEAS BEYOND BORDERS INC NEW YORK, NY | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT | $400 |
| KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION MANHATTAN, KS | GENERAL GRANT | $60,000 |
| MAKIYA BUSHRA NEW YORK, NY | MULLER AWARD GRANT | $20,000 |
| MARGARITA ELISA NEW YORK, NY | MULLER AWARD GRANT | $20,000 |
| MATH CIRCLES OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL GRANT | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Irwin Kra: Executive Director
- Latoya T Singleton: Chief Financial Officer
- Jeffrey Rosenbluth: Executive Board Member
Founders: Jim Simons (mathematician, philanthropist, and hedge fund manager) and Marilyn Simons
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN EWING | PRESIDENT (THRU 10/2023) | 40 | $349,991 |
| MARIA KLAWE | PRESIDENT (AS OF 11/2023) | 40 | $589,031 |
| MICHAEL DRISKILL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $248,700 |
| LATOYA SINGLETON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $238,550 |
| JAMES SIMONS | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (THRU 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH HAMMACK | CHAIR OF THE BOARD (AS OF 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH SIMONS | VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| PETER BORISH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HOWARD L MORGAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PETER MULLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY ROSENBLUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATTY WEISENFELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID EISENBUD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD SCHAAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID SPERGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GLEN WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAYA KULYCKY | DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| STEPHON ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN LAUTER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER CHAYES | DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| ANNE DINNING | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) | 1 | — |
| BRAD WECHSLER | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MƒA provided $15 million to 1,000+ NYC teachers in 2017
M\u0192A Provides $15M to 1,000+ NYC Teachers in 2017The organization received a highly selective $1.7 million National Science Foundation grant focused on Math for America teachers
Math for America Teachers to Be Focus of Highly Selective, $1.7M NationalThe organization continues to expand its fellowship programs and maintain its community of over 700 fellows across its operating regions
M\u0192A Master Teacher Fellowship - Math for AmericaSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Math for America fund?
**Mission:** MƒA was founded as an organization committed to teachers. The organization's vision is an America that values, trusts, and respects its mathematics and science teachers. MƒA improves teacher retention nationally by building and supporting communities of outstanding STEM teachers. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Science teacher development • STEM education • Scholarships and student financial aid • Mathematics education in public secondary schools
How do I apply for a grant from Math for America?
MƒA functions as a grantmaking organization with the following characteristics: • **Total Assets:** $30,360,923 (as of 2024) • **Total Giving:** $14,312,769 (most recent filing) • **Typical Award Range:** $200–$1,000,000 • **Grant Focus:** Education nonprofits, science teachers, STEM education, robotics, and related educational initiatives The organization has invested more than $300 million in its initiatives over its history.
Where does Math for America make grants?
MƒA's primary geographic focus is New York City public schools, with particular emphasis on New York, New Jersey, and Kansas. The organization also operates regional programs: • **Math for America Los Angeles:** Founded in 2008, operates in the greater Los Angeles area in partnership with USC, Claremont Graduate University, and Harvey Mudd College • **Math for America Berkeley:** A five-year Master Teacher Fellowship program for Bay Area public school teachers, operating as part of UC Berkeley'…
What size grants does Math for America award?
In 2024, Math for America awarded 950 grants totaling $14.4M — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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