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MATHER FUND RICHARD MATHER FUND
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 156018423 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$367K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$3.5M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

MATHER FUND RICHARD MATHER FUND is a private foundation based in Syracuse, NY that makes grants to support arts, social services, historical preservation, and education initiatives. It funds a range of nonprofit organizations, with a focus on local Central New York institutions and select national recipients. The foundation does not appear to conduct direct programming.

activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding arts organizations
      Provides grants to support arts organizations, enabling cultural and artistic programming.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Funding education organizations
      Provides grants to support educational programs and institutions, advancing learning and academic development.
  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding historical preservation organizations
      Provides grants to support the preservation of historical sites and cultural heritage through dedicated preservation initiatives.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding social services organizations
      Provides grants to support organizations delivering social services, enhancing community well-being and support systems.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$367K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$93K25%
Other revenue$274K
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$252K
balance sheet
Total assets$3.51M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3.51M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -26.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ELIZABETH H SCHAEFER — TRUSTEE
  • GAY M POMEROY ESQUIRE — TRUSTEE
  • JENNIFER A SCHAEFER — TRUSTEE
  • KIMBERLY MARIE HOSMER — TRUSTEE
  • MR S STERLING MCMILLAN III — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • CORTLAND REPERATORY THEATRE Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 grant for arts programming in 2025
  • ED23 FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of a $5,000 grant for education in 2025
  • EMMAUS MINISTRY Partner — Recipient of a $7,000 grant for social services in 2025
  • ERIE CANAL MUSEUM Partner — Recipient of a $5,000 grant for education in 2025
  • EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART Partner — Recipient of a $40,000 grant for arts programming in 2025
  • FRIENDS OF THE THREE BEARS Partner — Recipient of a $20,000 grant for historical preservation in 2025
  • JOHN HOPKINS ALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Partner — Recipient of a $20,000 grant for social services in 2025
  • MADISON COUNTY CHILDREN'S CAMP Partner — Recipient of a $5,000 grant for social services in 2025
  • PLANNED PARENTHOOD Partner — Recipient of a $20,000 grant for social services in 2025
  • RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL NEW YORK Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant for social services in 2025
  • SYRACUSE STAGE Partner — Recipient of a $40,000 grant for arts programming in 2025
  • THE HAVEN AT SKANDA Partner — Recipient of a $33,500 grant for social services in 2025
strategies · 1

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