The Matthias Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Matthias Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winter Park, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $64,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$64,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $59,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert C Matthias 700 W Morse Blvd Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (407) 691-3300 |
| What to submit | No formal application form for grant requests. Letter form is preferred with the following information attached: 1. Annual report. 2. Financial information (organizational budget, funds raised annually, funding sources and how the money is spent). 3. Fundraising (fundraising cost breakdown with specific payment to fundraising agencies). 4. List of board of directors and key staff persons; include names, titles, and means of contacting each; salaries of all key personnel. 5. Statement of needs. 6. Proposed plan of action (timetable, how the proposal will help you to achieve your long range goals, proposed activities). 7. Highlights of your organization's activities and accomplishments in the past year. 8. How you propose to evaluate the results of the project. 9. Your request must be accompanied by a copy of the IRS letter ruling confirming your active status as a 501(c)(3 )organization.` |
| Deadlines | Proposals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year; major decisions are made during the annual |
| Restrictions | The matthias foundation, inc., was established on november 3, 1981. This is a family foundation that funds for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations which the members of the board of directors deem deserving of receiving a grant. Funded organizations typically are ones with which members of the board are very familiar and often involved and most often encountered difficulties receiving similar funding from other sources. Most organizations funded are located in the central Florida area, though, occasionally, out of state organizations receive grants, particularly in the chicago and Idaho areas, locations where members of the board of directors live or have lived. The foundation's primary giving focuses in the fields of youth activities, education and religion. Occasionally needy organizations and other fields do receive funding, but this would be the exception rather than the rule. |
What The Matthias Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 4 | $36,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood | General fund | $20,000 |
| Hands to Love | General fund | $15,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Charlotte | General fund | $10,000 |
| Benevolence and Beyond | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Matthias
- Jennifer M McCain
- Barbara M Matthias
- Richard R Matthias
Questions people ask
Does The Matthias Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year; major decisions are made during the annual.
How much does The Matthias Foundation Inc give?
$64,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Matthias Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert C Matthias (President), Jennifer M McCain (Vice Preside), Barbara M Matthias (Secty/Treas) and Richard R Matthias (Vice Preside).
What does The Matthias Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.