Matsui Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Matsui Foundation is a private foundation in Salinas, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$53,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$303,267
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,500 | 5 | $417,315 |
| 2024 | $55,500 | 8 | $358,220 |
| 2025 | $53,500 | 9 | $303,267 |
How to apply
Matsui 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Matsui Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $53,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College scholarship | $10,500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Monterey County | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hartnell Foundation | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Matsui Schneider
- Paul Matsui
Questions people ask
Does Matsui Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matsui Foundation give?
$53,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Matsui Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Matsui Schneider (President & Executive Director) and Paul Matsui (Sec & Cfo).
What does Matsui Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.