Our fight against malnutrition
It is our passion to empower the populations in developing countries to end the cycle of poverty and create a sustainable solution to malnutrition.
Our mission
To develop, improve, and distribute the M+ Micronutrients™ formula through Chispuditos® to children in Central America.
Our vision
To eliminate malnutrition in children ages 6 months to 6 years in Central America by 2030.
Our values
Children are precious.
Every child should have access to a healthy diet.
We are sensitive to the needs and circumstances of our beneficiaries.
Lasting solutions are grounded in sound evidence.
Information and knowledge should be shared.
We work as a team to attain success.
We will be honest, do our best, and treat others with dignity and respect.
Our history
Clay Mathile founded The Mathile Institute for the Advancement of Human Nutrition in 1989. Inspired by the work of his friend Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and father of the Green Revolution, Clay combined his passion for science and nutrition with his belief that no child should suffer from the lack of quality food to create sustainable and practical solutions.
Since selling The Iams Company in 1999, the former CEO and owner has remained active in several business ventures and devotes most of his time to philanthropic interests, serving as a Trustee on several nonprofit boards focused on education, medical innovation, and social justice. The Mathile Institute is one of many initiatives Clay and his wife, MaryAnn, have created as part of their multi-generational Mathile Family Foundation to help transform the lives of children and families in need.
Our Team
We are committed to sharing our collective passion and expertise to make a difference for the children and families we serve.
Óscar Dussán, Executive Director
Óscar has an extensive background in international affairs, including nonprofit management and human resources, and actively pursues new ways to connect and lead initiatives that further our mission.
Lisa Villanueva, International Program Coordinator
Lisa was one of the contributors who helped develop the Chispuditos product and has passionately dedicated her career to studying, implementing, and improving solutions for malnutrition in young children.
Board of Directors
Dr. Greg Reinhart
Philip Wilson
MaryAnn Mathile, Co-Founder
Clayton L. Mathile, Co-Founder
Timothy Mathile, Chair
Alfonso Bosch
Javier Novales
Our Partners
The Mathile Institute is proud to partner with organizations in multiple countries who share our dedication to serving individuals and families affected by malnutrition. See who we partner with in each country.
Guatemala
Nicaragua
El Salvador
Honduras
The future depends on you.
Thank you to our donors.
Through their gracious support and generosity, our donors help us take crucial steps toward fulfilling our mission.
