Mather Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 15-6018423

Foundation Overview

Based in Syracuse, NY, Mather Fund has awarded 219 grants totaling $2,274,840 to organizations in New York and Florida. Individual grants range from $250 to $60,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,274,840
Total Assets
$4,911,143
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-43% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%

12 of 52 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
New York

92% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Syracuse (67%), Cazenovia (5%), Cortland (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+11%

Stable funding levels with 11% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mather Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Caz Cares $1,500 Cazenovia, NY, US Social Services 2023
Clear Path For Veterans $5,000 Chittenango, NY, US Social Services 2023
Cny Jazz Central $2,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Cortland Reperatory Theatre $10,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2023
Dunbar Association $1,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Elmcrest Children's Center $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Everson Museum Of Art $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Francis House $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Friends Of The Central Library $1,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2023
Friends Of The Three Bears $15,000 Ovid, NY, US Arts 2023
Front Row Players $4,000 Manlius, NY, US Arts 2023
Hannibal Home & School $5,000 Hannibal, NY, US Social Services 2023
Interfaith Works Of Central New York $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $20,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2023
Madison County Children's Camp $5,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2023
Onondaga Historical Association $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2023
Redhouse Performing Arts Center $6,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Road To Emmaus Ministry Of Syracuse $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central New York $25,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Tampa Bay $10,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2023
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park $15,000 Cazenovia, NY, US Arts 2023
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Syracuse Stage $20,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
The English-speaking Union - English In Action $1,000 New York, NY, US Education 2023
The Most (Museum Of Science & Technology) $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
United Way Of Cny $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Caz Cares $1,500 Cazenovia, NY, US Social Services 2023
Clear Path For Veterans $5,000 Chittenango, NY, US Social Services 2023
Cny Jazz Central $2,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Cortland Reperatory Theatre $10,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2023
Dunbar Association $1,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Elmcrest Children's Center $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Everson Museum Of Art $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Francis House $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Friends Of The Central Library $1,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2023
Friends Of The Three Bears $15,000 Ovid, NY, US Arts 2023
Front Row Players $4,000 Manlius, NY, US Arts 2023
Hannibal Home & School $5,000 Hannibal, NY, US Social Services 2023
Interfaith Works Of Central New York $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $20,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2023
Madison County Children's Camp $5,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2023
Onondaga Historical Association $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2023
Redhouse Performing Arts Center $6,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Road To Emmaus Ministry Of Syracuse $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central New York $25,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Tampa Bay $10,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2023
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park $15,000 Cazenovia, NY, US Arts 2023
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
Syracuse Stage $20,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
The English-speaking Union - English In Action $1,000 New York, NY, US Education 2023
The Most (Museum Of Science & Technology) $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2023
United Way Of Cny $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2023
Cny Jazz Central $3,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Cortland Reperatory Theatre $10,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2022
Dunbar Association $1,500 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Elmcrest Children's Center $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Everson Museum Of Art $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Francis House $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Friends Of The Three Bears $20,000 Ovid, NY, US Arts 2022
Front Row Players $4,200 Manlius, NY, US Arts 2022
Interfaith Works Of Central New York $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $30,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2022
Madison County Children's Camp $5,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2022
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Redhouse Performing Arts Center $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Road To Emmaus Ministry Of Syracuse $7,500 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2022
Society For New Music $2,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Symphoria $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
The English-speaking Union - English In Action $1,500 New York, NY, US Education 2022
The Most (museum Of Science & Technology) $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
The Rev Theatre Company $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Arts 2022
United Way Of Cny $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Cny Jazz Central $3,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Cortland Reperatory Theatre $10,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2022
Dunbar Association $1,500 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Elmcrest Children's Center $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Everson Museum Of Art $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Francis House $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Friends Of The Three Bears $20,000 Ovid, NY, US Arts 2022
Front Row Players $4,200 Manlius, NY, US Arts 2022
Interfaith Works Of Central New York $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $30,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2022
Madison County Children's Camp $5,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2022
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Redhouse Performing Arts Center $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Road To Emmaus Ministry Of Syracuse $7,500 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2022
Society For New Music $2,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Symphoria $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
The English-speaking Union - English In Action $1,500 New York, NY, US Education 2022
The Most (Museum Of Science & Technology) $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
The Rev Theatre Company $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Arts 2022
United Way Of Cny $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Cny Jazz Central $3,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Cortland Reperatory Theatre $10,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2022
Dunbar Association $1,500 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Elmcrest Children's Center $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Everson Museum Of Art $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Francis House $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Friends Of The Three Bears $20,000 Ovid, NY, US Arts 2022
Front Row Players $4,200 Manlius, NY, US Arts 2022
Interfaith Works Of Central New York $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $30,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2022
Madison County Children's Camp $5,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2022
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Redhouse Performing Arts Center $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Road To Emmaus Ministry Of Syracuse $7,500 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2022
Society For New Music $2,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Symphoria $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
The English-speaking Union - English In Action $1,500 New York, NY, US Education 2022
The Most (Museum Of Science & Technology) $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2022
The Rev Theatre Company $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Arts 2022
United Way Of Cny $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2022
Cazcares Inc $1,500 Cazenovia, NY, US Social Services 2021
Clear Path For Veterans $7,500 Chittenango, NY, US Social Services 2021
Cortland Reperatory Theatre $10,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2021
Dunbar Association $1,250 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2021
Everson Museum Of Art $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2021
Friends Of Central Library $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2021
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $30,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2021
Madison County Children's Camp $10,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2021
Make-a-wish Cny $2,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2021
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2021
Onondaga Historical Association $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2021
Redhouse Performing Arts Center $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2021
Road To Emmaus Ministry Of Syracuse $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2021
Society For New Music $4,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2021
Symphoria $20,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2021
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2021
Syracuse Stage $20,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2021
The English-speaking Union - English In Action $1,000 New York, NY, US Education 2021
The Most (museum Of Science & Technology) $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2021
The Rev Theatre Company $5,000 Auburn, NY, US Arts 2021
United Way Of Cny $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2021
Clear Path For Veterans $5,000 Chittenango, NY, US Social Services 2020
Everson Museum Of Art $60,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
Friends Of Central Library $2,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2020
Front Row Players Inc $3,000 Manilus, NY, US Arts 2020
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $25,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2020
Madison County Children's Camp $15,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2020
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2020
Redhouse Performing Arts Center $4,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
Ronald Mcdonald House $3,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2020
The Most (museum Of Science & Technology) $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
Symphoria $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
Syracuse Opera $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
Syracuse Stage $20,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
The Rev Theatre Company $10,000 Auburn, NY, US Arts 2020
Wcyn $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2020
Cazcares Inc $1,500 Cazenovia, NY, US Social Services 2020
Cyn Jazz Central $3,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2020
Ronald Mcdonald House $3,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2020
United Way Of Cny $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2020
United Way Of Cental New York $25,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2018
English Speaking Union $1,000 Manlius, NY, US Education 2018
Cortland Repertory Theatre $3,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2018
Museum Science Technolgy $3,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2018
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2018
Cazenovia Childrens House $5,240 Cazenovia, NY, US Child Safety 2018
Cny Jazz Central $3,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2018
Everson Museum Of Art $60,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2018
Friends Of Central Library $1,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2018
Redhouse City Center $3,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2018
Society For New Music $1,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2018
Onondaga Historical Society $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2018
Syracuse Stage $35,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2018
Clear Path For Veterans $2,000 Chittenango, NY, US Social Services 2018
Syracuse Opera $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2018
Syracuse Childrens Chorus $4,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2018
John Hopkins All Childrens Fund $20,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2018
Merry Go Round Playhouse $3,000 Auburn, NY, US Arts 2018
Ronald Mcdonald House $15,000 Tampa, FL, US Social Services 2018
United Way Of Cental New York $20,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2017
English Speaking Union $1,000 Manlius, NY, US Education 2017
Cortland Repertory Theatre $2,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2017
Symphoria $40,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2017
Cazenovia Childrens House $10,000 Cazenovia, NY, US Child Safety 2017
Cny Jazz Central $3,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
Everson Museum Of Art $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
International Center Syracuse $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education And Social Services 2017
Redhouse City Center $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
Society For New Music $3,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
Syracuse City Ballet $5,000 Clay, NY, US Arts 2017
Syracuse Stage $32,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
Clear Path For Veterans $2,000 Chittenango, NY, US Social Services 2017
Syracuse Opera $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
Syracuse Childrens Chorus $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
Cazenovia College Jazz $250 Cazenovia, NY, US Arts And Education 2017
Madison County Childrens Camp $3,000 Eaton, NY, US Social Services 2017
Open Hand Theater $2,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2017
St Joseph Hospital Health Center $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2017
United Way Of Cental New York $25,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2016
English Speaking Union $3,000 Manlius, NY, US Education 2016
Cortland Repertory Theatre $10,000 Cortland, NY, US Arts 2016
Symphoria $20,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
Oakwood Cemeteries Of Syracuse $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Social Services 2016
Cazenovia Childrens House $20,000 Cazenovia, NY, US Child Safety 2016
Cny Jazz Central $3,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
Everson Museum Of Art $40,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
International Center Syracuse $10,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education And Social Services 2016
Redhouse City Center $5,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
Society For Music $2,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
Syracuse City Ballet $3,000 Clay, NY, US Arts 2016
Syracuse Stage $32,500 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
Clear Path For Veterans $1,000 Chittenango, NY, US Social Services 2016
Foundation Center $500 New York, NY, US Social Services 2016
Syracuse Opera $15,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
Syracuse Childrens Chorus $4,000 Syracuse, NY, US Arts 2016
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Saint Petersburg, FL, US Social Services 2016
Skaneateles Festival $2,000 Skaneateles, NY, US Arts 2016
Museum Of Science And Technology $3,000 Syracuse, NY, US Education 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Mather Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 15-6018423
Website N/A
Address 440 S WARREN ST STE 400 Syracuse, NY 13202-2601

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mather Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Gay M Pomeroy Esquire
Trustee Elizabeth H Schaefer
Trustee Mr S Sterling Mcmillan Iii
Trustee Jennifer A Schaefer
Trustee Kimberly Marie Hosmer

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.