The Marshall Mathers Foundation
The Marshall Mathers Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California. It supports programs for at-risk children and young people, including sports and academic services, and has also reported activities supporting people who are visually impaired and general operations.
The Marshall Mathers Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marshall Mathers Foundation gave $308K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $308,000
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,160
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $48,674
- -77.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Marshall Mathers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15821 Ventura Blvd 370, Encino, CA 91436-2909
Phone: (818) 990-0550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marshall Mathers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Henry Ford Health System ($95K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 241 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Michigan (67%), followed by New York (18%), Minnesota (8%), Washington, DC (2%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marshall Mathers Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 50 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $225K (2022) to $1.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI | To Provide Aid to Impoverished Children. | $95,000 |
| Target Foundation Minneapolis, MN | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse New York, NY | To provide support for people who are visually impaired, expanding their opportunities and building toward a world in which no person is limited by their vision/visual capacity. | $20,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation New York, NY | To Provide Aid to Impoverished Children. | $15,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation New York, NY | Save the music foundation mission is to help students, schools, and communities reach their potential through the power of making music. | $10,000 |
| Why Not Care More New York, NY | Providing Homeless with Essential Resources | $10,000 |
| Wolverine Human Services Grossee Pointe Park, MI | To Provide Aid to Impoverished Children. | $10,000 |
| Vista Maria Dearborn Heights, MI | To deliver innovative care, support, treatment and education to vulnerable youth | $8,000 |
| Sphinx Organization Detroit, MI | Helping to Transform Lives Through Diversity in Art | $7,500 |
| Care of Southeast Michigan Fraser, MI | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,674 | $544,883 | $308,040 | $308,000 | 50 | $308,040 | $295,093 | $8,765 |
| 2023 | $211,770 | $433,628 | $257,500 | $257,500 | 48 | $257,500 | $217,169 | $9,924 |
| 2022 | $205,533 | $207,019 | $225,705 | $225,495 | 43 | $225,495 | $149,767 | $10,883 |
| 2021 | $289,841 | $174,073 | $231,338 | $230,818 | 37 | $230,818 | $19,433 | $18,874 |
| 2020 | $291,886 | $1,515,493 | $1,367,876 | $1,345,874 | 63 | — | $18,655 | $34,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marshall Mathers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides at-risk boys and girls ages 5–24 access to sports programs and academic services. Its stated programming includes traditional and non-traditional sports, theater, culinary arts, tutoring and mentoring, STEAM programming, robotics, conflict resolution, leadership development, financial literacy, and youth employment. It also describes direct charitable activities supporting people who are visually impaired and supporting general operations.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in health care, youth services, music education, arts, and other areas. Henry Ford Health System describes its mission as improving people’s lives through health care and healing. Wolverine Human Services says it provides safety, sustenance, nurturing, and therapeutic intervention to children. Save the Music Foundation says it helps children, schools, and communities reach their potential through making music. Sphinx Organization describes its work as transforming lives through the arts. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $308,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $95,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grant was $95,000 to Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan, for aid to impoverished children. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Target Foundation; $20,000 to Lighthouse for support for people who are visually impaired; $15,000 to Elton John AIDS Foundation for aid to impoverished children; and $10,000 each to Save the Music Foundation, Why Not Care More, and Wolverine Human Services. The foundation also reported grants of $8,000 to Vista Maria and $7,500 to Sphinx Organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marshall B. Mathers III as president, Paul Rosenberg as vice president, and Howard Hertz as secretary.
The Marshall Mathers Foundation is led by Marshall B. Mathers III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marshall B. Mathers III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard Hertz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Rosenberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Oppenheim (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Marshall Mathers Foundation
How much does The Marshall Mathers Foundation give each year?
The Marshall Mathers Foundation gave $308K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $258K across 48 grants.
What is The Marshall Mathers Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marshall Mathers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,160, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marshall Mathers Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Marshall Mathers Foundation give grants?
The Marshall Mathers Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (16 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Fraser, MI (2 grants) and Oak Park, MI (2 grants).
Does The Marshall Mathers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Marshall Mathers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Aid to Impoverished Children." (9 grants).
Who are The Marshall Mathers Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marshall Mathers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Henry Ford Health System ($95,000), Target Foundation ($25,000) and Lighthouse ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marshall Mathers Foundation?
The Marshall Mathers Foundation reported $49K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marshall Mathers Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides at-risk boys and girls ages 5–24 access to sports programs and academic services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marshall Mathers Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Marshall Mathers Foundation's EIN?
The Marshall Mathers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0706738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marshall Mathers Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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