Mathematical Association of America Inc
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036. Founded in 1915, the MAA is the world's largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. The organization operates in 12 countries and employs approximately 79 people.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.2M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$291K
-32.5% YoY
Grant Count
31
-8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-26.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advance the understanding of mathematics and its impact on our world.
Vision: A society that values the power and beauty of mathematics and fully realizes its potential to promote human flourishing.
Core Values:
- Community: Cultivates participation in mathematics through outreach and partnership; strengthens community through collaborative activities for mathematics professionals, students, and enthusiasts at all levels.
- Inclusivity: Advocates inclusivity and celebrates diversity by promoting mathematics for all; broadens access to mathematics through initiatives to engage diverse audiences.
- Communication: Advances creative discoveries in mathematics and communicates them to the world; communicates the role of mathematics in a changing society.
- Teaching & Learning: Fosters the open exchange of ideas about the teaching and learning of mathematics; develops and promotes research-based instructional resources.
Primary Program Areas:
Federal/Other Externally Funded Programs: The MAA provides advice and technical assistance to enhance mathematical education through support from federal government agencies and other external funders.
American Mathematical Competitions (AMC): Seeks to strengthen the math capabilities of the nation's youth by identifying, recognizing, and rewarding excellence in mathematics through national contests. Approximately 400,000 students from 6,000 schools compete annually in one or more AMC tests, ranging from average to gifted math students. The culmination includes selection, training, and international competition of six students representing the United States.
Membership Services: Provides services to university, college, and high school teachers; graduate and undergraduate students; pure and applied mathematicians; computer scientists; statisticians; STEM professionals; and others in academia, government, business, and industry.
Grantmaking
The MAA awards grants to support innovative mathematics programs and outreach initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The MAA operates internationally across 12 countries, including India, Canada, Iran, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. The organization has designated Transitions Lab University Preparatory School as an exclusive international partner to conduct AMC exams throughout India.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Revenue: $8,598,932
- Total Expenses: $10,048,307
- Total Assets: $35,554,444
- Total Liabilities: $11,600,000
Additional Financial Data:
- Annual Revenue (alternate source): $13,353,060
- Tax-exempt status: Granted January 1972
- EIN: 16-0743079
Charity Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,191,978 | $35,554,444 | $34,060,928 |
| Revenue | $7,984,952 | $8,598,932 | $8,993,258 |
| Expenses | $10,178,840 | $10,048,307 | $9,861,216 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-454,310 | $671,815 | $665,337 |
| 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
197 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mathematical Association of America Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael Pearson: Executive Director
- Jenna Carpenter: President
- Hortensia Soto: Past President
- Rick Cleary: Vice President
- Sharon Tryon: Chief Financial Officer
- Doug Ensley: Project Director
- Bonnie Ponce: Managing Editor
- Lisa Marano: Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA J WYELS | SECRETARY | 5 | $81,997 |
| NANCY NEUDAUER | ASSOCIATE SECRETARY | 5 | $25,633 |
| HORTENSIA SOTO | PRESIDENT | 10 | $21,500 |
| JENNA CARPENTER | PRESIDENT-ELECT - AS OF 07/2024 | 5 | — |
| RICHARD CLEARY | VICE PRESIDENT - AS OF 07/2024 | 5 | — |
| ADRIANA SALERNO | VICE PRESIDENT - UNTIL 06/2024 | 5 | — |
| C ALLEN BUTLER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| VICTOR PIERCEY | CHAIR, CONGRESS - AS OF 07/2024 | 5 | — |
| EDRAY GOINS CHAIR CONGRESS | UNTIL 06/2024, PAST CHAIR, CONGRESS | 5 | — |
| LISA E MARANO | CHAIR, COMMITTEE ON SECTIONS | 5 | — |
| RUSSELL E GOODMAN | MEMBER-AT-LARGE - UNTIL 06/2024 | 5 | — |
| J MICHAEL PEARSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $280,309 |
| KIMBERLY RUTLAND-STARKS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $170,491 |
| AUDREY MALAGON | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS | 40 | $145,749 |
| LIANE KLUGE | SENIOR DIR., MEMBERSHIP MARKETING | 40 | $151,588 |
| CAROL BAXTER | DIRECTOR, PUBLICATIONS | 40 | $132,824 |
| JUSTIN CORTEZ | MANAGER, DATA AND ANALYTICS | 40 | $125,173 |
| CHERYL ADAMS | DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS AND MEMBER RELATIONS | 40 | $124,600 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MAA announced Outreach Grant Recipients for 2025
Congratulations to MAA\u2019s Outreach Grant Recipients of 2025! \u2013\MAA awarded $178,000 to engage 800 students in innovative mathematics programs supporting women and students of color
MAA Awards $178k to Engage 800 Students In Innovative Mathematics Programs\Auburn University received a grant from MAA to increase student positive math experiences
Grant from the Mathematical Association of America adds up to increase a\Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences received a Dolciani Grant for a mathematics outreach program
Congratulations to MAA\u2019s Outreach Grant Recipients of 2025! \u2013\MAA announced recent grant recipients supporting various mathematics initiatives
Congratulations to MAA\u2019s Outreach Grant Recipients of 2025! \u2013\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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