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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 01-0706738

The Marshall Mathers Foundation

A private foundation in Encino, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 50 grants and $308,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $308,000

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $48,674
  • Tax year 2023

    $257,500

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $211,770
  • Tax year 2022

    $225,495

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $205,533
  • Tax year 2021

    $230,818

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $289,841
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,345,874

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $291,886
  • Tax year 2019

    $194,500

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $71,256
  • Tax year 2018

    $173,850

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $114,916

Grants paid in 2024

50 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Henry Ford Health SystemDetroit, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $95,000
  2. Target FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  3. LighthouseNew 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
  4. Elton John AIDS FoundationNew York, NY

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $15,000
  5. Save the Music FoundationNew 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
  6. Why Not Care MoreNew York, NY

    Providing homeless with essential resources

    $10,000
  7. Wolverine Human ServicesGrossee Pointe Park, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $10,000
  8. Vista MariaDearborn HTS, MI

    To deliver innovative care, support, treatment and education to vulnerable youth

    $8,000
  9. Sphinx OrganizationDetroit, MI

    Helping to transform lives through diversity in art

    $7,500
  10. Care of Southeast MichiganFraser, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  11. Common GroundChicago, IL

    Strengthen individuals, families, and communities with affordable housing

    $5,000
  12. Downtown Boxing GymDetroit, MI

    Helping kids with free academic and athletic skills

    $5,000
  13. Families Against NarcoticsFraser, MI

    To educate about the dangers of narcotics and substance abuse

    $5,000
  14. Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MI

    To relieve hunger in metro detroit

    $5,000
  15. GiffordsWashington, DC

    To save lives from gun violence.

    $5,000
  16. Gleaners Community Food BankDetroit, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $5,000
  17. Ilitch Charities for ChildrenDetroit, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $5,000
  18. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  19. Remember the ChildBloomfield Hills, MI

    General operations

    $4,000
  20. St Clair Butterfly FoundationAuburn Hills, MI

    Empowers students all across the country, through mentorship programs based in the creative arts, to reach their potential to soar.

    $3,000
  21. Detroit Childrens FoundationDetroit, MI

    Providing children with solutions and discoveries taht improve physical and mental health

    $2,500
  22. Detroit Public TVWixom, MI

    General operations

    $2,500
  23. Fraternal Order of Police FerndaleFerndale, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $2,500
  24. Health Unit on Davison AvenueDetroit, MI

    To improve the lives of those in need through comprehensive health care, education, and resources.

    $2,500
  25. Inside Out Literary Arts ProjectDetriot, MI

    Inspire youth to think broadly, create bravely and share their voices with the wider world.

    $2,500
  26. Life Leaders IncDetroit, MI

    Empowering youth to empower their future

    $2,500
  27. Living ArtsMiami, FL

    Helping people find joy and express who they truly are

    $2,500
  28. Matrix Human ServicesDetriot, MI

    Provide information, risk reduction training, counseling and testing, and case management services for HIV for at-risk populations in southeastern michigan.

    $2,500
  29. Miside Community Impact Center aka Southwest Counseling SolutionsDetroit, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  30. Mosiac Youth TheaterDetroit, MI

    Devlops and inspires the behaviors and critical life and learning skills youth need to be successful

    $2,500
  31. Notes for NotesSanta Barbara, CA

    Provides support for music appreciation

    $2,500
  32. Shar HouseDetroit, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $2,500
  33. The Youth ConnectionDetroit, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $2,500
  34. The YunionDetroit, MI

    To counter negative culture influences through counciling and mentoring

    $2,500
  35. Wigs 4 KidsSt Clair Shores, MI

    To provide aid to impoverished children.

    $2,500
  36. Mittens for Detroit IncBerkley, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  37. Building Beds for KidsOak Park, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  38. Highland Park Youth Advocacy Alliance IncHighland Park, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  39. St Vincent de Paul - DetroitDetroit, MI

    Provide emergency services such as food, clothing, housing assistance and other basic needs.

    $2,000
  40. 826 MichiganYpsilanti, MI

    826michigan is helping students in southeast michigan write better futures, one story at a time.

    $1,000
  41. Detroit Writer's GuildDetroit, MI

    To create and advance knowledge, prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively impact local and global communities.

    $1,000
  42. Life TiesCamden, NJ

    Helping families grow by providing direct services to family through therapy and counseling

    $1,000
  43. Student Advocacy Center of MichiganYpsilanti, MI

    The student advocacy center of michigan works collaboratively with under served students, and their families to stay in school, realize their rights to a quality public education, grow and experience success.

    $1,000
  44. The Bear Hug Foundation IncSouthfield, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  45. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern MichiganFarmington Hills, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  46. The Detroit Creativity ProjectFarmingtn HLS, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  47. The Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  48. Violence Policy CenterWashington, DC

    Educational, research activity on firearms violence.

    $500
  49. Hospitality HouseCommerce TWP, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $500
  50. Passenger IncHamtramck, MI

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health3 grants $112,50071% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $11,0007% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $10,0006% of the total
  4. Human services4 grants $6,5004% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid2 grants $5,5003% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $5,0003% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $8,5005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan38 grants $206,500
  2. New York4 grants $55,000
  3. Minnesota1 grant $25,000
  4. District of Columbia2 grants $5,500
  5. Alabama1 grant $5,000
  6. Illinois1 grant $5,000
  7. Florida1 grant $2,500
  8. Tennessee1 grant $2,500
  9. New Jersey1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Marshall B Mathers IIIPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Paul RosenbergVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Howard HertzSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

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