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Mathhappens Foundation

EIN 47-1670799 · TX · NTEE B12

Education funderEducation funders in TexasAll Texas foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in CA, WY, DC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Mathhappens Foundation based in TX paid 6 grants totaling $31.6K to 6 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $14.4K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS, SUMM (MATHEATRE), and AUSTIN MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,871,534
Giving (latest yr)
$31,600
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
6
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs$14,400
  • Summ (Matheatre)$13,000
  • Austin Museum Partnership$1,500
  • Mathematical Association of America$1,400
  • National Center for Family Philanthropy$1,000

Where grants went

  • California$14,400 · 1 grant
  • Wyoming$13,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$2,400 · 2 grants
  • Texas$1,800 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (6)

Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
Calabasas, CA
$4,800 of the Funding Helped Supply Both Durable and Consumable Materials to Provide Interactive Models for Attendees at Math Festivals IN Six Title 1 Schools IN the San Jose, CA Area and $9,600 Funded Another 12 Math Festivals. Mathhappens Foundation Funded a Total of 18 Math Festivals. They Are Free, Non-competitive Math Festivals Where Students Explore Math Through Hands-on Puzzles, Games, and Problem-solving Activities.
$14,400
Summ (Matheatre)
Cheyenne, WY
Funded a Haunted House-inspired Educational Experience to Create a Community Event Where Live Theater Is Used to Tell Stories That Inspire Excitement About Math. Participants Used Math to Overcome Scary Obstacles During This Interactive Event IN Seattle, WA IN October 2024.
$13,000
Austin Museum Partnership
Austin, TX
Austin Museum Partnership $1,500 - Austin Museum Day, 9/22/2024, Was a Free, City-wide Cultural Event Coordinated by the Austin Museum Partnership Where Museums and Cultural Institutions Around the Austin, TX Area Open Their Doors to the Public With No Admission Charge.
$1,500
Mathematical Association of America
Washington, DC
Maa Mathfest Is a Major Professional Conference IN Indianapolis, IN With the Goal of Advancing Mathematics Education, Scholarship, and Community. It Is Designed for Mathematicians (Researchers and Educators), College and University Faculty, Graduate and Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Enthusiasts, Teachers, and Professionals. Funding Was Used to Assist IN Logistics During the Event, August 7-10, 2024.
$1,400
National Center for Family Philanthropy
Washington, DC
This Was a Cash Donation to Ncfp Which Exists to Equip and Activate Family Philanthropies So They Can Give IN Ways That Are Informed, Intentional, Generationally Connected, and Socially Meaningful. the Headquarters of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (Ncfp) Is IN Washington, D.C
$1,000
Benjamin Banneker Association
Houston, TX
Support of the Benjamin Banneker Association's Educator Awards Banquet That Took Place on 9/27/24, IN Chicago, IL During the 2024 Nctm (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Annual Meeting & Exposition.
$300

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Mathhappens Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Mathhappens Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Mathhappens Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $31.6K. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $14.4K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS, SUMM (MATHEATRE), AUSTIN MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mathhappens Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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