Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach
Preselected recipients only
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach is a private foundation in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $325,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $883,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $883,000 | 54 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 57 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach 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 Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 52 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA | General | $325,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General | $65,000 |
| St Andrews School | General | $50,000 |
| Caritasthe Healing Place for Women | General | $30,000 |
| Challenge Discovery | General | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools | General | $30,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | General | $25,000 |
| Better Housing Coalition | General | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond | General | $25,000 |
| Elk Hill Farm | General | $25,000 |
| Feedmore | General | $25,000 |
| Higher Achievement | General | $25,000 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | General | $25,000 |
| Re Work Richmond | General | $25,000 |
| Shalom Farms | General | $25,000 |
| YMCA | General | $25,000 |
| Uprva | General | $25,000 |
| Vcu Child Development Center | General | $25,000 |
| FIT4KIDS | General | $20,000 |
| Friends Association for Children | General | $20,000 |
| James River Association | General | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General | $20,000 |
| Northstar Academy | General | $20,000 |
| Child Savers | General | $15,000 |
| Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (Chat) | General | $15,000 |
| Collegiate School | General | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian | General | $15,000 |
| Greater Richmond Scan | General | $15,000 |
| James Madison University | General | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Richmond | General | $15,000 |
| Nextup Richmond | General | $15,000 |
| Partnerships for the Future | General | $15,000 |
| Voices for Virginia's Children | General | $15,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | General | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Oakwood Arts | General | $10,000 |
| Eat Real Certified Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Capital Trees | General | $7,500 |
| Richmond Ballet | General | $7,500 |
| Richmond Symphony | General | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha E Grover
- Meade A Spotts
- Kristen F Hager
Questions people ask
Does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha E Grover (President/Vp/Secretary/Treasurer), Meade A Spotts (Director) and Kristen F Hager (Director).
What does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.