Private foundation · Cleveland, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Elizabeth Ring Mather and William Gwinn Mather Fund
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 104 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.1M | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $879K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- George r ireland president · Cleveland · 2166964200
- What to send
- Application can be made in letter form and include detail of organization, financial information, and request. Request should include an annual report or audited financial statements and information regarding the expected outcomes for the money received.
- Deadlines
- January 31 april 30 july 31 october 1
Next one: Jan 31, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- No grants are made to individuals. No limitations to geographical area; however, grants are generally made to qualifying organizations in the Cleveland, ohio area, and other locations where trustees reside.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Cornelia I HallinanTrustee
- George R IrelandPresident
- Lucy WellerTrustee
- Tess Ireland HallinanSecretary
- James D Ireland IVTreasurer
- Katherine I IrelandTrustee
- Louise IrelandTrustee
- Augustus IrelandTrustee
- Elizabeth Ireland HallinanTrustee
- Rachel Ireland WellerTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted operating expenses | $10K |