How to apply
In writing Contact: Gay Pomeroy, 440 S Warren Street, Syracuse, Ny, 3152338223 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everson Museum of ArtSyracuse, NY | Arts | $40K |
| Syracuse StageSyracuse, NY | Arts | $40K |
| The Haven at SkandaCazenovia, NY | Social services | $34K |
| Friends of the Three BearsOvid, NY | Historical preservation | $20K |
| John Hopkins All Childrens HospitalSt Petersburg, FL | Social services | $20K |
| Planned ParenthoodRochester, NY | Social services | $20K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New YorkSyracuse, FL | Social services | $15K |
| Cortland Reperatory TheatreCortland, NY | Arts | $10K |
| Emmaus MinistrySyracuse, NY | Social services | $7,000 |
| Ed23 FoundationSyracuse, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Erie Canal MuseumSyracuse, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Madison County Children's CampEaton, NY | Social services | $5,000 |
| Redhouse Performing Arts CenterSyracuse, NY | Arts | $5,000 |
| The Rev TheatreAuburn, NY | Arts | $5,000 |
| The Rippleton CenterCazenovia, NY | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Syracuse Orchestra (symphoria)Syracuse, NY | Arts | $5,000 |
| Front Row PlayersManlius, NY | Arts | $3,000 |
| Cny Jazz CentralSyracuse, NY | Arts | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Central LibrarySyracuse, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Caz CaresCazenovia, NY | Social services | $2,000 |
| Keys ProgramSherrill, NY | Social services | $1,000 |
By state: New York 19 · Florida 2
About this foundation
Richard Mather Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Syracuse, New York, administered in care of H T Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1958. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Richard Mather Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Richard Mather Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $252K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Richard Mather Fund give?
New York (19 grants), Florida (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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