Uvas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Uvas Foundation is a private foundation in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $179,500 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$179,500
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was up from $174,000 the year before.
2% 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 | $174,000 | 54 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $179,500 | 54 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Uvas 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 Uvas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 19 | $55,000 |
| California | 13 | $49,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $22,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $17,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund Injured Marine | General purpose | $10,000 |
| United States Naval Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Broward Health Foundation | Broward health medical center | $5,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Fudge family birthing suites | $5,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mission Hospital | General purpose | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nature Center at Shaker Lakes | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Newton Country Day School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Providence House | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Fund for undergraduate education | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Haas center for public service | $5,000 |
| University of San Diego | School of business | $5,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Schools | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Weatherhead annual fund | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Orange county | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Miami | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Arlington | $2,500 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Children's Museum Cleveland | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Frontline Service | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Frost Museum of Science | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Give Kids the World Village | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Hathaway Brown | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Kid - Kids in Distress in Broward County | General purpose | $2,500 |
| May Dugan Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Museum of Discovery and Science - Fort Lauderdale | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Museum of Science Boston | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Naval Aviation Museum Foundation | National flight academy | $2,500 |
| New England Aquarium | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesley Mateo
- Colleen Mateo
- Victoria Mateo
- Sarah Mateo
Questions people ask
Does Uvas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Uvas Foundation give?
$179,500 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Uvas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wesley Mateo (President), Colleen Mateo (Secretary), Victoria Mateo (Treasurer) and Sarah Mateo (Vice President).
What does Uvas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.