Mathile Family Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Mathile Family Foundation, based in Dayton, OH, funds organisations serving children and families in need across the Miami Valley, with highest priority given to applicants serving Montgomery County and the Greater Dayton area; groups working outside the United States should not apply, nor should those lacking tax-exempt status under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
- Grants range from $1,000 upwards, and across its two most recent filings half of its 246 grants to organisations were $20,000 or less, so a modest, proportionate request is realistic.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via a Grant Interest Form through GOapply, after which staff assess fit before inviting a full application, so staged contact rather than a single big pitch suits its process.
- In its latest filing, 86% of its grant dollars went to organisations it had also funded in the prior filing, so applicants should demonstrate support from other funding sources and community partners and address the sustainability of any ongoing or repeat programme.
- Keep requests proportionate to the overall programme budget rather than asking for 100% of a project's cost, be ready for a possible site visit or follow-up questions, and complete all grant requirements, including a final report, before further funding is considered.
Overview
Mathile Family Foundation is a US private foundation based in Dayton, OH.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The Mathile Family Foundation makes grants to organisations serving children and families in need throughout the Miami Valley, with the highest priority given to eligible organisations serving Montgomery County and the Greater Dayton area. Its four focus areas are basic needs, education, mental health and positive youth development. It values organisations that holistically serve people in need, recognising that poverty-related challenges are interconnected. Its education work supports high-quality opportunities for underserved communities, while its youth-development grants expand learning beyond the classroom, particularly for children from under-resourced communities. It also supports a Two-Generation approach, providing assistance to children and families together to address intergenerational poverty and promote long-term stability for families.
Themes
- Basic needs
- Education
- Mental health
- Positive youth development
- Two-Generation approach
Geographic Focus
Priority: Montgomery County; Greater Dayton area.
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations that are not tax-exempt under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3)
- Endowment funds
- Mass funding appeals
- Sponsorships
- Advertising for fundraising events tickets
- Grants or loans to individuals
- Political campaigns or activities
- Organizations outside the United States
- Requests for 100% of a project
How to apply
Applicants submit a Grant Interest Form through GOapply. Staff assess whether the program fits the Foundation’s mission and priorities, provide feedback, and invite suitable applicants to submit a full online application through the grant portal.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2023 filing, 86% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2022 and TY2023 filings, half of its 246 grants to organisations were $20,000 or less.
What the foundation says:
- It gives highest priority to eligible organisations serving Montgomery County and the Greater Dayton area.
- Applicants should keep the request proportionate to the overall programme budget.
- Applicants should demonstrate support from other funding sources and community partners.
- Applicants should address the sustainability of ongoing or repeat programmes.
- All grant requirements, including a final report, must be completed before further funding is considered.
- The Program Officer may conduct a site visit or ask additional questions.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2023.
Grant dollars by state
6 other states: <1%
- The largest single recipient received 32% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2023, 86% of grant dollars went to organisations Mathile Family Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
- 5% of grant dollars went to intermediaries that regrant to other organisations.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 138 grants in tax year 2023 by size
Median $20,000 (tax year 2023)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- The Glen at St Joseph · Operating support$5,001,8412023 tax year
- Aileron · 2023 & 2024 operating support$3,142,2802023 tax year
- Dayton Children's Hospital Foundation · Mental health initiative & behavioral health programming$1,572,3002023 tax year
- Catholic Central School · Excellence and sustainability - come with us to 100 years as a catholic school, tuition assistance, & backpack program$1,021,0002023 tax year
- Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School · Annual fund support, k12 alliance transition, & campus improvements$555,0002023 tax year
- Catholic Community Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati · One faith, one hope, one love campaign$500,0002023 tax year
- Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley · Generations campaign, operating support, choice food pantry, safety and security updates$397,4002023 tax year
- TeamLift · Lusubilo agriculture nutrition integration (ani) project & support for st. mary's girls secondary school karonga$388,1832023 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Timothy Mathile — Co-Chair, President, Trustee
- Mary A Mathile — Co-Chair, CEO, Trustee
- Maureen Prikkel — Trustee
- Ellie Frey Zagel — Board Member, Trustee
- Tina Mathile — Secretary
- David R Wickham — Assistant Secretary
- Jill M Barber — Vice President
- Father Larry Hemmelgarn — Board Member, Trustee
- Francis J Butler — Board Member, Trustee
- Abigail Laden — Trustee
- Anna Laden — Trustee
- Michelle Mathile — Treasurer
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
2 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $17,349,220 | $13,463,225 | $265,287,607 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $20,646,970 | $16,547,029 | $291,943,534 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
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Applying to Mathile Family Foundation?
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Contact
- (937) 264-4600
- info@mathilefamilyfoundation.org
- INFO@MATHILEFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
- Dayton, OH
- mathilefamilyfoundation.org
Applying to Mathile Family Foundation?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- (937) 264-4600
- info@mathilefamilyfoundation.org
- INFO@MATHILEFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
- Dayton, OH
- mathilefamilyfoundation.org