Who We Are – Mathile Family Foundation

The Mathile Family Foundation is a multi-generational
philanthropic foundation established by MaryAnn and
Clayton Mathile.

The Foundation serves children and families in need throughout the Miami Valley by providing grants to organizations whose programs align with the Founda-
tion’s mission and focus.
VISION

A Family Foundation forever committed to learning and growing together by sharing God's blessings in service of those most in need.
VALUES

Purpose Driven - We are guided by a passion and a commitment to make the world a better place.

Trust - We strive to build authentic and transparent relationships to create a space where all voices are valued.

Curious - We have a desire to continuously explore, learn, and grow while seeking a deeper understanding of different perspectives.

Joy - We approach our work as a team with optimism, excitement, and humor even in the most unsettled environments.
Priority

We give highest priority to eligible organizations located in the Greater Dayton area.

Organizations that fall outside this geographic scope are considered only under special circumstances.
View our latest annual report to learn more about how we are shaping communities.

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Guiding Principles
1. Our philanthropic investments are guided by the passion and direction of the Mathile Family.
2. Education is the greatest social and economic equalizer.
3. Children in our community thrive when their basic needs are met and their values are strengthened.
4. Transformational change is possible when we invest in high-performing organizations that align with our mission.
5. To apply resources for the highest impact requires diligent practice of professional management principles.
TEAM

Emily Hughes, Grantmaking & Operations Manager

Kris Lancaster, Executive Assistant

Mary Lynn Naughton, Managing Director

Kippy Ungerleider, Managing Director

Allison Veryser, Senior Program Officer

Annie Nelson, Program Officer

Matt Dunn, Program Officer
BOARD

MaryAnn Mathile, Co-Chair & CEO

Timothy Mathile, Co-Chair & President

Michelle Mathile, Treasurer

Tina Mathile, Vice President & Secretary

Dr. Francis J. Butler

Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn

Abby Laden

Anna Laden

Maureen Prikkel

Ellie Frey Zagel

OUR HISTORY

MaryAnn and Clayton Mathile were born into hardworking families on rural farms in northern Ohio. Married soon after graduating from college, MaryAnn and Clay initially struggled to make ends meet, but they have always shared a strong belief in serving God by helping others. This lifelong philosophy is both a gift from their parents and a legacy that they are working to sustain for generations to come.

Clay passed away August 26, 2023. You can learn more about him, his life, and his legacy by visiting www.claymathile.com.
In three decades, the Mathile Family Foundation has seen great change—here within our walls and within the organizations we support.

However, one thing remains the same: the Mathile Family's vision to share their good fortune through philanthropic excellence.

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We believe the number-one challenge is access to high-quality and affordable educational opportunities. Further, we believe the greatest social and economic equalizer is education, which is why the Mathile Family invests more time, energy, and resources each year toward finding systemic solutions for children and families in need.

Through the generosity of the Mathile Family and the Foundation's focus on education, we will continue to help our grantee organizations strengthen families. We hope the children of those families will invest their own resources and talents someday to build a stronger Dayton region and to create a better world.

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This is the work that most inspires us—the quest for every child in our community to have access to affordable, high-quality and educational opportunities.

As servants of God's work, the Mathile Family Foundation works to strengthen the Dayton region and strives to ensure a better future for everyone. Reflecting on the work that so many great organizations have undertaken with the Foundation's support brings great satisfaction and a telling reminder of how much remains to be done.

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Transforming the lives of those in need through meaningful collaborations that create hope and opportunity.

The Mathile Family Foundation is a multi-generational philanthropic foundation established by MaryAnn and Clayton Mathile.

The Foundation serves children and families in need throughout the Miami Valley by providing grants to organizations whose programs align with the Founda- tion’s mission and focus.

VISION

VALUES

Priority

View our latest annual report to learn more about how we are shaping communities.

Guiding Principles

TEAM

BOARD

The Mathile Family Foundation is a multi-generational
philanthropic foundation established by MaryAnn and
Clayton Mathile.

The Foundation serves children and families in need throughout the Miami Valley by providing grants to organizations whose programs align with the Founda-
tion’s mission and focus.