Katharine Matthies Foundation
Accepts applications
Katharine Matthies Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$27.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $969,717 | 1 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 1 | $24.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 49 | $27.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America Trustee PO Box 1802, Providence, RI 02901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 866-3275 |
| What to submit | Online application on www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.go |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See online application |
What Katharine Matthies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 47 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Hospital | Unrestricted general | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lower Nagatuck Valley | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Town of Seymour | Unrestricted general | $70,247 |
| Team Inc | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Online Journalism Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Spooner House | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Shelton Historical Society Inc | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Housatonic Council Boy Scouts | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center of Milford Inc | Unrestricted general | $29,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $28,000 |
| Oxford Grange 194 Patrons | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Center Stage Theatre Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Valley Emergency Medical Services Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| New Haven Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $24,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| City of Ansonia | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Griffin Health Services Corporation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc | Unrestricted general | $18,000 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Association | Unrestricted general | $18,000 |
| St Mary St Michael School | Unrestricted general | $17,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| Seymour Oxford Food Bank Inc | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| American Legion Post 174 | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Homefront | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Town of Beacon Falls | Unrestricted general | $13,011 |
| Shakesperience Productions Inc | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| Massaro Community Farm | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc | Unrestricted general | $12,051 |
| Shelton Economic Development | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Seymour Youth Football and Cheer | Unrestricted general | $11,000 |
| The Workplace Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Unrestricted generl support | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and I | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Callahan House Association | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Paugassett Hook & Ladder Co 4 | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Seymour Fathers Club | Unrestricted general | $5,694 |
| Best Buddies International | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Katharine Matthies Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See online application.
How much does Katharine Matthies Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Katharine Matthies Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Katharine Matthies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.