Matejek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Matejek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$40,929
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 16 | $25,265 |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 13 | $73,665 |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 12 | $40,929 |
How to apply
Matejek 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Matejek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $72,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uplift Education | 2025 donation | $1.0 million |
| St Thomas Acquinas | 2025 donation | $364,963 |
| Notre Dame School of Dallas | 2025 donation | $125,000 |
| AIDS Services of Dallas | 2025 donation | $110,000 |
| Loreto House | 2025 donation | $107,667 |
| Grant Halliburton Foundation | 2025 donation | $80,000 |
| Our Calling | 2025 donation | $80,000 |
| Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land | 2025 donation | $72,000 |
| Dallas After School | 2025 donation | $10,000 |
| National Ms Society | 2025 donation | $10,000 |
| St Jude Chapel | 2025 donation | $10,000 |
| Scottish Rite for Children | 2025 donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert R Matejek
- Brenda M Smart
- Sandra A Matejek
- Jerome J Matejek Jr
- Whitney Evans
- Bailey Matejek
- Travis Smart
- Parker Smart
Questions people ask
Does Matejek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matejek Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Matejek Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert R Matejek (President/Treasurer), Brenda M Smart (Director), Sandra A Matejek (Director) and Jerome J Matejek Jr (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Matejek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.