Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lizella, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$135,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $140,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $163,500 | 21 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 18 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 17 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc 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 Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 14 | $107,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Co Assoc for Intel Disabled | General support | $15,000 |
| Wesley Glen Ministries | General support | $15,000 |
| Fort Valley United Methodist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children | General support | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Macon Volunteer Clinic | General support | $10,000 |
| Forest Hill UMC | Respite program | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Churches | General support | $7,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General support | $5,000 |
| Mentors Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Fat - Faithful Available Touch | General support | $5,000 |
| The Big House Musem | General support | $5,000 |
| Peach Co BD of Education | General support | $2,500 |
| Peach County 4H Club | General support | $2,500 |
| Peach County FFA | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy R Barton
- Henry A Jenkins III
- John Carter
- Brown Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy R Barton (President), Henry A Jenkins III (VP), John Carter (Treasurer) and Brown Edwards (Director).
What does Louise B Matthews Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.