Matshym Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Matshym Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,940 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,940
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$465,251
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,558 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,599 | 9 | $337,252 |
| 2024 | $6,558 | 10 | $412,069 |
| 2025 | $6,940 | 7 | $465,251 |
How to apply
Matshym Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Matshym Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $6,040 |
| Iowa | 1 | $900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Partners in Education | Support for education | $3,000 |
| Western Ballet | Supporting art education | $1,040 |
| Young Life | Support for Christian youth organizations offering summer camps to teenagers | $900 |
| Palo Alto High School Campanile | Support for publication of student newspaper | $750 |
| Gunn High School Choir Booster | Supporting music education | $750 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern California | Supporting girl scouts | $250 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Supporting boy scouts | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Hsin Hsin Y Chen
- Stephen S Chen
- Peter T Chen
- Margaret T Rickling
Questions people ask
Does Matshym Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matshym Foundation give?
$6,940 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Matshym Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hsin Hsin Y Chen (President), Stephen S Chen (Treasurer), Peter T Chen (General manager) and Margaret T Rickling (Account manager).
What does Matshym Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.