Mathematical Association of America Inc
The Mathematical Association of America Inc (MAA) is a Washington, DC-based public charity that advances understanding of mathematics and its impact on the world. Its activities include membership services, publications, mathematics competitions, and programs that support mathematics education and outreach.
Mathematical Association of America Inc at a glance
In short: Mathematical Association of America Inc gave $291K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Michigan. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,289
- -32.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,396
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $37,191,978
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (16 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (15% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mathematical Association of America Inc
- How to Apply
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For the listed programs, applicants use the program application submission process when a cycle is open.
- Next open deadline
- January 7, 2027 (MAA Tensor Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Dupont Circle Nw 200, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 387-5200
Website: https://maa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mathematical Association of America Inc
Who Mathematical Association of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Andrews University ($33K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 204 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MAA’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Michigan (15%), Alabama (13%), Pennsylvania (11%), Massachusetts (9%), and North Carolina (7%). Listed recipients also included organizations in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Colorado, Florida, Montana, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mathematical Association of America Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 31 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2024) to $822K (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $33,389 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $32,661 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $32,298 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $15,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $10,000 |
| Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $6,000 |
| Central Conneticut State University New Britain, CT | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $6,000 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $6,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Outreach Program Assistance Grant | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
MAA’s filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,191,978 | $7,984,952 | $10,178,840 | $291,289 | 31 | $-454,310 |
| 2023 | $35,554,444 | $8,598,932 | $10,048,307 | $431,674 | 34 | $671,815 |
| 2022 | $34,060,928 | $8,993,258 | $9,861,216 | $684,469 | 43 | $665,337 |
| 2021 | $32,437,492 | $20,213,904 | $8,475,208 | $822,106 | 57 | $11,127,843 |
| 2020 | $20,249,950 | $7,190,452 | $7,945,090 | $749,452 | 39 | $559,203 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MAA’s mission is to advance the understanding of mathematics and its impact on our world. Its stated core values are community, inclusivity, communication, and teaching and learning. The organization describes its work as including support for mathematical education through federal agencies and other external funders, services for a broad membership, publications, and the American Mathematical Competitions.
MAA-administered funding opportunities include the Tensor Grant Program, which supports mathematics enrichment projects that encourage college or university women and pre-college girls to pursue mathematics, and projects serving students from groups historically underrepresented in the mathematical sciences. The Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grants support projects offering middle and high school students enriching mathematical experiences beyond the regular curriculum. The MAA-Neff Middle School Professional Development Initiative supports scalable professional development models for middle school mathematics teachers. The website states that applications for the 2026 Tensor and Dolciani cycles are closed; it also says the Neff initiative’s application deadline has passed.
MAA invites proposals for some programs from college and university mathematical sciences faculty, often in partnership with teachers or other education organizations. The Neff initiative also listed accredited schools or school districts and nonprofit organizations as eligible applicants. In 2024, MAA’s largest listed awards went to universities and colleges. The grantees’ own mission statements describe, among other things, Harvard’s work in education and research across academic domains, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming’s work empowering girls through leadership and skill-building, and Chaminade University’s collaborative education and service mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MAA reported 31 grants totaling $291,289. Awards ranged from $5,325 to $33,389, with a median of $6,000. The largest listed grants were $33,389 to Andrews University, $32,661 to Gettysburg College, and $32,298 to the University of South Alabama. Each was designated for “outreach program assistance.” Other listed recipients included Harvard College, which received $20,000, and Duke University, which received $15,000, also for outreach program assistance.
For the Tensor Grant Program, MAA’s website describes proposals for enrichment projects, with college and university faculty often partnering with middle- and high-school educators or nonprofit organizations. The listed project guidelines encourage activities beyond the standard curriculum, attention to students’ experiences and challenges, and mentoring. The Dolciani program lists a maximum award of $8,000 per project and expects in-kind institutional support. The Neff initiative listed initial grants of up to $12,000 for 12 months and possible two-year expansion grants of up to $40,000 for a subset of initial recipients. The 2026 application forms or calls described on the website are closed or past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hortensia Soto as president, Jenna Carpenter as president-elect as of July 2024, and Richard Cleary as vice president as of July 2024. It also lists C. Allen Butler as treasurer and Cynthia J. Wyels as secretary. Nancy Neudauer is listed as associate secretary. Other listed officers and directors include Victor Piercey, chair of Congress as of July 2024; Edray Goins, chair of Congress until June 2024 and past chair; Adriana Salerno, vice president until June 2024; and Lisa E. Marano, chair of the Committee on Sections.
Mathematical Association of America Inc is led by Hortensia Soto, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hortensia Soto
President
Associate Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $22K (2024)
J. Michael Pearson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$251K (2020) → $280K (2024)
Lisa E. Marano
Chair & Committee on Sections
Chair & Committee on Sectio → Chair & Committee on Sections, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Piercey
Chair & Congress -
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Baxter
Director & Publications
Director of Publications → Director & Publications, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Cheryl Adams
Director of Meetings & Member Relations
Director of Member & Customer Relations → Director of Meetings & Member Relations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Audrey Malagon
Senior Director & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Liane Kluge
Senior Director & Membership Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024)
Kimberly Rutland-Starks
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Cynthia J. Wyels
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $82K (2024)
Nancy Neudauer
Associate Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $26K (2024)
Justin Cortez
Manager, Data & Analytics
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Adriana Salerno
Vice President -
Vice President → Vice President -, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Allen Butler
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell E. Goodman
Member-At-Large -
Member-At-Large → Member-At-Large -, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edray Goins Chair Congress
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Carpenter
President-Elect -
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cleary
Vice President -
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Ben Spaisman (2020–2023) — Chief Business Officer
- Former: Jennifer J. Quinn (2020–2023) — Past-President -
- Former: Stephen Coolbaugh (2020–2023) — Director & Membership
- Former: Cheryl Adams Director (2021–2023) — Member & Customer Relations
- Former: Deirdre Longacher Smeltzer (2021–2023) — Director & Programs
- Former: Kristen Vu Director (2021–2023) — Development & Communications
- Former: Edray Goins (2022–2023) — Chair & Congress
- Former: Emille Davie Lawrence (2020–2022) — Officer-At-Large
- Former: Allen Butler (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: April Strom (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: James Daniel (2020–2021) — Treasurer -
- Former: James Sellers (2020–2021) — Secretary -
- Former: Michael John Dorff (2020–2021) — Past-President
- Former: Tim Chartier (2020–2021) — Chair & Congress
- Former: Cindy Wyels (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Carol Schumacher (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Deanna Haunsperger (2020) — Past-President
- Former: Jennifer Barton (2020) — Director of Competition Operations
- Former: Kristen Vu (2020) — Director, Development & Committee
- Former: Rachel Levy (2020) — Deputy Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 82020
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $280K, to J Michael Pearson (Executive Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mathematical Association of America Inc
How much does Mathematical Association of America Inc give each year?
Mathematical Association of America Inc gave $291K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $432K across 34 grants.
What is Mathematical Association of America Inc's typical grant size?
Mathematical Association of America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $9,396, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mathematical Association of America Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Mathematical Association of America Inc give grants?
Mathematical Association of America Inc's top state is Michigan, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Alabama (13%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (2 grants).
Does Mathematical Association of America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Mathematical Association of America Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outreach Program Assistance Grant" (31 grants).
Who are Mathematical Association of America Inc's largest grantees?
Mathematical Association of America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Andrews University ($33,389), Gettysburg College ($32,661) and University of South Alabama ($32,298), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mathematical Association of America Inc?
Mathematical Association of America Inc reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What does Mathematical Association of America Inc fund?
MAA’s mission is to advance the understanding of mathematics and its impact on our world. Its stated core values are community, inclusivity, communication, and teaching and learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mathematical Association of America Inc?
For the listed programs, applicants use the program application submission process when a cycle is open. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mathematical Association of America Inc's EIN?
Mathematical Association of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0743079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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