Matrix Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Matrix Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cranbury, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $369,763 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$369,763
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $830,153 the year before.
13% 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 | $293,601 | 19 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $830,153 | 30 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $369,763 | 23 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Matrix 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 Matrix Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 15 | $284,763 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $37,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Hackensack Meridan Foundation Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| JCC of Greater Monmouth County | Donation to kick off central drama | $50,000 |
| Princeton Medical Center Foundation | Cancer center campaign | $50,000 |
| Center for Creative Change Inc | Moment 50th campaign | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadalephis Foundation | Homeless health initiative | $25,000 |
| Homefront | Donation directed to health & wellness | $25,000 |
| Congregation Magen David of | Annual campaign | $16,062 |
| Emergency Children's Help Organization | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Isles Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Ryan Wolfe Kossar Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Elijah's Promise | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Hudson Valley | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Sponsorship of "remember october 7" community event and annual sponsorship | $3,600 |
| Naiop Research Foundation Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| West End Fire & Rescue | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Congregation Brothers of Israel | Israeli matzah project | $1,800 |
| Hatzalah Ems | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $1,800 |
| Hillel Yeshiva | Hillel annual campaign | $1,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $501 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald M Epstein
- Gerald W Hull Jr
- Joseph S Taylor
- Robert J Twomey
Questions people ask
Does Matrix Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matrix Foundation Inc give?
$369,763 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Matrix Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald M Epstein (Trustee), Gerald W Hull Jr (Trustee), Joseph S Taylor (Trustee) and Robert J Twomey (Trustee).
What does Matrix Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.