Matthews Children's Foundation
Accepts applications
Matthews Children's Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,000 in 95 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$95,000
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $73,000 the year before.
59% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,000 | 73 | $0 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 95 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mandy Dlogos 2 Northshore Ctr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Grant apps may be obtained from a funeral director w/ york products |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted during the year with grants awarded quarterly |
| Restrictions | Grant recipients must be 501C(3), whose main purpose is to benefit us children |
What Matthews Children's Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 95 | $95,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron's Acres Summer Lancaster Pa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Backpack Ministry of McCormickmccormick SC | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospitalvalhalla Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Christ the Teacher Catholic Scnewark de | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Towson MD | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Ministrielizabethtown Pa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Danny Fund Inc Pelham Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Edmondson Telford Center for Gainesville Ga | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Helping and Lending Outreach North Charleston SC | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Dewitt Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Kidspeace National Centers Inctemple Pa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Maine Inferno Orono Me | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Olivia's House York Pa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Pirate Toy Fund Rochester Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Roberta's House Inc Baltimore MD | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Rotary Camp for Children With Akron Oh | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Sandhills Children's Center Southern Pines NC | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Childrephiladelphia Pa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| St Marys Hospital for Childrenbayside Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Stokes Partnership for Childreking NC | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Supporting Kidds Inc Hockessin de | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Tharros Place Inc Savannah Ga | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| The Baby Bureau New Hope Pa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Wishes & More Fridley MN | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Sunflower Casa Project Inc Manhattan KS | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Aaron's Acres Summer Lancaster Pa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| After School Discovery Inc Ashtabula Oh | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Anderson Center for Autism Staatsburg Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Bishop Ward High School Kansas City KS | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Northgrand Rapids MN | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virgnewport News Va | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Camp Opportunity Inc Phoenix MD | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Carrie Leighs Centralia Il | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Central Valley Central School Ilion Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Cheer Quest Parent Associationpine Bush Ny | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Children's Rehabilitation Centwarren Oh | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Clarksburg League for Service Clarksburg WV | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Court Advocates for Children Fellensburg Wa | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Cuidando Los Ninos Albuquerque NM | 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mandy Dlugos
- Michael Pontone
- Rocky Habel
- Steve Duffy
Questions people ask
Does Matthews Children's Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted during the year with grants awarded quarterly.
How much does Matthews Children's Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Matthews Children's Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mandy Dlugos (President), Michael Pontone (Chairman of the Board), Rocky Habel (Treasurer) and Steve Duffy (Vice President).
What does Matthews Children's Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.