Robert E Mathews Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert E Mathews Family Foundation is a private foundation in Gates Mills, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,250 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,500. 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$22,250
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$461,946
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,250 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,350 | 24 | $414,668 |
| 2024 | $12,250 | 12 | $449,432 |
| 2025 | $22,250 | 17 | $461,946 |
How to apply
Robert E Mathews Family 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.
What Robert E Mathews Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $14,250 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic | Charitable Donation | $6,500 |
| Old Bills Fun Run | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| In Step With Horses | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Conservation Land Foundation | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Ideastream Public Media | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Earthjutice | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Native Memory Project | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Northwest Ohio Division | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Gates Mills Land Conservancy | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Wyoming Chapter of the Sierra Club | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Opha | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| WKHR | Charitable Donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly K Mathews
- Heather L Mathews
Questions people ask
Does Robert E Mathews Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert E Mathews Family Foundation give?
$22,250 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Robert E Mathews Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Holly K Mathews (President/Secretary) and Heather L Mathews (Vice President).
What does Robert E Mathews Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.