MATHCOUNTS Foundation
MATHCOUNTS Foundation is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. It provides math programs for U.S. students, primarily in grades 6–8, to build confidence and improve attitudes toward math and problem solving. The Foundation reports that more than 100,000 students participate in its programs each year.
MATHCOUNTS Foundation at a glance
In short: MATHCOUNTS Foundation gave $152K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state California. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,212
- +108.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,513
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,297
- Total assets
- $5,899,799
- -6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MATHCOUNTS Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2750
Phone: (703) 299-9006
Website: https://mathcounts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MATHCOUNTS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Soc of Prof Eng Edu Fdtn ($29K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to California (19%), Florida (10%), Pennsylvania (8%), New Jersey (7%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MATHCOUNTS Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Soc of Prof Eng Edu Fdtn Sacramento, CA | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $28,754 |
| Florida Engineering Foundation Tallahassee, FL | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $14,494 |
| Pennsylvania Engineering Foundation Harrisburg, PA | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $11,834 |
| New Jersey Soc Of Prof Engineers Trenton, NJ | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $11,146 |
| Texas Engineering Foundation Austin, TX | State Registration Fee Reimbursements | $10,950 |
| Engineers Foundation of Ohio Columbus, OH | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $10,916 |
| Foundation for Engineering Education Inc Albany, NY | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $8,382 |
| Prof Eng of North Carolina Edu Fndtn Raleigh, NC | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $8,336 |
| Maryland Soc of Prof Eng Edu Fdtn Parkville, MD | State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements | $8,258 |
| Illinois Engineering Initiative Springfield, IL | State Registration Fee Reimbursements | $6,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,899,799 | $2,934,322 | $3,493,086 | $152,212 | 16 | $237,194 |
| 2024 | $6,323,346 | $4,451,400 | $3,261,897 | $72,920 | 9 | $1,412,703 |
| 2023 | $6,157,589 | $2,687,820 | $3,134,898 | $64,650 | 8 | $118,033 |
| 2022 | $6,563,497 | $3,956,274 | $2,963,177 | $68,265 | 9 | $120,798 |
| 2021 | $5,939,656 | $3,161,450 | $2,472,644 | $60,335 | 8 | $211,917 |
| 2020 | $4,751,301 | $3,092,069 | $2,174,284 | $94,885 | 11 | $67,076 |
| 2019 | $3,807,879 | $2,828,510 | $2,775,355 | $108,285 | 13 | $70,117 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide engaging math programs for U.S. middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes toward math and problem solving.
Its Competition Series brings students together for contests at school, chapter, state, and national levels. The National Math Club offers fun, social, and supportive math activities. The Foundation’s 2025 grant purposes were primarily state and chapter registration-fee reimbursements.
Among the 2025 grantees, the Florida Engineering Foundation described its mission as promoting the engineering profession by supporting engineering education programs and providing scholarships to engineering students. Engineers Foundation of Ohio described its mission as promoting education for K–12 students, engineering students, and professional engineers. Illinois Engineering Initiative said it organizes regional and state MATHCOUNTS competitions to further students’ math skills and encourage those interested in engineering to refine them.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 16 grants totaling $152,212. Grant amounts ranged from $5,064 to $28,754, with a median of $8,297. The listed purposes were state and chapter registration-fee reimbursements, or state registration-fee reimbursements.
The largest reported grants included $28,754 to California Society of Professional Engineers Education Foundation; $14,494 to Florida Engineering Foundation; $11,834 to Pennsylvania Engineering Foundation; $11,146 to New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers; and $10,950 to Texas Engineering Foundation. Each was designated for state and/or chapter registration-fee reimbursements. Engineers Foundation of Ohio received $10,916 for state and chapter registration-fee reimbursements.
The Foundation’s 2023 filing states that contributions it receives for state and chapter competitions are required by donors to reimburse state and chapter societies for costs incurred in supporting those competitions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Blackwell as chair, Tricia Hatley as vice chair, and Jon Owen as treasurer. Directors listed were Joann Acosta, Brian Baldrate, Chris Bradshaw, Keri Connors, Abraham El, Shawn Gundrum, and Katherine Guthrie.
MATHCOUNTS Foundation is led by Kristen Chandler, Executive Director & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristen Chandler
Executive Director & Secretary
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$169K (2019) → $243K (2025)
Nancy Blackwell
Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Naar
Deputy Director & Director of Strategy
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $208K (2025)
Chris Bright
Director of Programs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Karen Keniff
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abraham El
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kass
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann Acosta
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Nal
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hill
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ding Zhou
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Gundrum
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Baldrate
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bradshaw
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Guthrie
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Park
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Whyte
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keri Connors
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Partridge
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Owen
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Hatley
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Tracey Gray (2019–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Valerie Camille Jones (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Kera Johnson (2024) — Director of Education
- Former: Emily Glendinning (2019–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Jason Lee (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Santanu Das (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Willoughby (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Andrew Carroll (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Victor Garcia (2019–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Robin Higgs (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Chris Stone (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Cris Turner (2019–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Heidi Pomerantz (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Kimberly Lacker (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Camille Jones (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: John Daegele (2019–2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Justin Steil (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Linda Ruiz Davenport (2020) — Member
- Former: Nat Edmonds (2020) — Member
- Former: Charles Wampler (2019) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: David Case (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Gerran Geyser (2019) — Member
- Former: Jennifer Novak (2019) — Member
- Former: Michael Hardy (2019) — Member
- Former: Nathaniel Edmonds (2019) — Member
- Former: Sulaksh Shah (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $243K, to Kristen Chandler (Executive Director & Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about MATHCOUNTS Foundation
How much does MATHCOUNTS Foundation give each year?
MATHCOUNTS Foundation gave $152K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $73K across 9 grants.
What is MATHCOUNTS Foundation's typical grant size?
MATHCOUNTS Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,297, and its average grant was $9,513, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from MATHCOUNTS Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does MATHCOUNTS Foundation give grants?
MATHCOUNTS Foundation's top state is California, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Pennsylvania (8%).
Does MATHCOUNTS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on MATHCOUNTS Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "State and Chapter Registration Fee Reimbursements" (11 grants) and "State Registration Fee Reimbursements" (5 grants).
Who are MATHCOUNTS Foundation's largest grantees?
MATHCOUNTS Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include California Soc of Prof Eng Edu Fdtn ($28,754), Florida Engineering Foundation ($14,494) and Pennsylvania Engineering Foundation ($11,834), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MATHCOUNTS Foundation?
MATHCOUNTS Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does MATHCOUNTS Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide engaging math programs for U.S. middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes toward math and problem solving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MATHCOUNTS Foundation?
MATHCOUNTS Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mathcounts.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is MATHCOUNTS Foundation's EIN?
MATHCOUNTS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1295407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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