The Friends of the International Mathematical Union (FIMU) is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the activities of the International Mathematical Union (IMU). Established on July 17, 2008, FIMU is registered as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation in the State of Rhode Island, making donations from US taxpayers tax-deductible.
Mission
FIMU supports mathematics through financial administration and fundraising, ensuring that contributions from individuals and organizations are effectively directed toward advancing mathematical research, education, and global collaboration.
What We Support
FIMU oversees the financial management of several key mathematics funding programs, including:
- The Chern Medal Award, funded by the Chern Foundation and the Simons Foundation.
- Breakout Fellowships, enabled by contributions from the Breakthrough Prize winners.
- The GRAID Program, a recent initiative supporting mathematics education and research worldwide.
Governance
FIMU’s operations are guided by its dedicated Board of Directors, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial and administrative activities.
FIMU Board of Directors
Hiraku Nakajima
President
President of the IMU
Kavli IPMU, Japan
Christoph Sorger
Secretary
Secretary General of the IMU
University of Nantes, France
Robert Bryant
Board Member
Duke University, USA
Andrea Solotar
Board Member
President of the IMU CDC
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gigliola Staffilani
Board Member
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
FIMU Treasurer
Jane Hawkins
Treasurer
University of North Carolina, USA