Lake Matthews Educational Fund
Preselected recipients only
Lake Matthews Educational Fund is a private foundation in Shenandoah, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$16,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$394,982
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 16 | $242,184 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 18 | $0 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 19 | $394,982 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Lake Matthews Educational Fund 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 Lake Matthews Educational Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 19 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarhsip | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarhsip | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Langner
- Brendon Bruns
Questions people ask
Does Lake Matthews Educational Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lake Matthews Educational Fund give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lake Matthews Educational Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie Langner (President) and Brendon Bruns (Treasurer).
What does Lake Matthews Educational Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.