Follow the steps to submit an application.

Review Eligibility and Grantmaking Priorities

Only organizations that are tax-exempt under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) are eligible for grant funding from the Mathile Family Foundation.

Ensure your program aligns with our focus areas: basic needs, education, mental health, and positive youth development.

Requests are not considered for:

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

The Mathile Family Foundation will accept one application per year (i.e. four quarters following the date of the last application) from any qualifying organization. In addition, all grant requirements, including a final report, must be completed before consideration of further funding.

Geographic Priority

We give the highest priority to eligible organizations that serve people in need in Montgomery County, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area.

Grant Awards

The Foundation considers applications for grant amounts of $1,000 and higher. A reasonable request should take into account its proportion to the overall program budget and demonstrate support from other funding sources and community supports. Ongoing work should also be sustainable.

Create an Online Account

First Time Applicants

If this is your first time using our GOapply grant portal, you’ll need to create and register an account using your organization’s Tax ID/EIN. Please follow the instructions in the Applicant Guide below to complete the registration process.

Returning Applicants

If you are a returning applicant, please go directly to the online grant portal and log in using your existing account information.

Multiple user accounts may be created for each applicant organization, giving you the ability to see applications started and submitted by others in your organization and to work collaboratively to complete an application.

Click here for a copy of the Applicant Guide to learn how to navigate the online grant portal.

Click here to access the GOapply grant portal.

Complete a Grant Interest Form or Application

When you log into the GOapply grant portal, you will see “Opportunities” at the top. This dashboard will show applications that are currently open and accepting submissions.

After completing Organization and Contact Information, you will be asked additional questions about your organization and funding request. Based on your responses, the application will guide you to either the Grant Interest Form or the Returning Application.

If you are directed to the Grant Interest Form, this is the first stage of a two-stage application process. Grant Interest Forms are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. It can take several weeks for us to respond with feedback from the Grant Committee. If invited to apply, the Full Application will be available to you in GOapply in the “In Progress” dashboard.

If you are directed to the Returning Application, this is a single-stage application process and does not require the completion of a Grant Interest Form. Full Applications are accepted according to the deadlines below.

Click here to learn what is on the application and what documents are required.

FULL APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

February 1

May 1

August 1

November 1

Applications will only be accepted online. Mailed, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Annie Nelson, at (937) 264-4600 or info@mathilefamilyfoundation.org.