Mathieson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mathieson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$69,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $68,000 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 19 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 17 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Mathieson 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 Mathieson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 5 | $18,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $15,050 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $10,300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $7,650 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride | General support | $10,000 |
| The Savoy Company Endowment | General support | $7,150 |
| Stenton | General support | $5,150 |
| Big Sky Youth Empowerment | General support | $5,000 |
| Deerwood Foundation | Forever squam / anual support | $5,000 |
| The Arts Council of Big Sky | General support | $5,000 |
| Radical Grandma Collective | General support | $5,000 |
| Sweetwater Spectrum | General support | $3,000 |
| Museum of the Rockies | General support | $3,000 |
| Bucknell University | Aw & ar mathieson scholarship | $2,750 |
| Connecticut College | Scholarship fund | $2,650 |
| Squam Lakes Association | General support | $2,650 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | General support | $2,650 |
| Friends of Holderness Library | General support | $2,500 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | General support | $2,500 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Yellow Dog Community & Conservation Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter F Mathieson
- Andrew F Mathieson
- Margaret M Conver
Questions people ask
Does Mathieson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mathieson Family Foundation give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mathieson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter F Mathieson (Director & President), Andrew F Mathieson (Director & Vice President) and Margaret M Conver (Director & Treasurer/ Secretary).
What does Mathieson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.