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Mather Lifeways

Evanston, Illinois  ·  EIN 362233542  ·  Private foundation

Mather Lifeways is a private foundation based in Evanston, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.3M in grants paid and $212.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1 individual grants from this funder — $3.3M awarded across 2019 — including its support for housing development. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$212.7M
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2019
Most recent grant

What Mather Lifeways funds

Mather Lifeways's giving carries a documented focus on housing development, community improvement.

Housing DevelopmentCommunity Improvement

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mather Lifeways, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mather Investments Nfp
Forgiveness of Debt
Evanston, IL$3.3M2019

How to apply for funding from Mather Lifeways

Mather Lifeways's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Mather Lifeways

Does Mather Lifeways accept grant applications?
Mather Lifeways's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Mather Lifeways fund?
Mather Lifeways's grants focus on housing development. Recent recipients include Mather Investments Nfp. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mather Lifeways give in grants?
Mather Lifeways reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 1 grants.
Where is Mather Lifeways located?
Mather Lifeways is based in Evanston, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362233542.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mather Lifeways's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mather Lifeways. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.