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Matthew 62-4

Accepts applications Giddings, Texas · EIN 471035102

Matthew 62-4 is a private foundation in Giddings, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,500 in 16 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 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $13,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,50011$662,193
2024$13,00013$767,740
2025$15,50016$900,117

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactMary Ellen Whitsel
PO Box 402, Giddings, TX 78942
Phone or email(979) 716-7393, matthew624scholarship@gmail.com
What to submitApplication forms for the scholarship may be picked up and submitted at st margaret's catholic church parish office at 526 south grimes, giddings, Texas. Material required to be submitted: a letter of endorsement from the current pastor of st margaret's catholic church.a certified sealed transcript that includes grade point averages. A letter of endorsement from a current teacher, professor, principal, counsler or advisor. A list f extra-curricular activities in high school and/or college, including leadership positions held.a list of volunteer activities, including church activities. Honors received in high school. A personal narrative statement of future plans and/or goals.
DeadlinesApplications are due april 15th of each year
RestrictionsActive member of st. Margaret's catholic church, giddings, tx or active member of the catholic church have parents/grandparents or guardians who are current active members of st. Margaret's catholic church, giddings, tx; have a 2.0 gpa or better and be a full time student; must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in an accredited college or trade school.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Matthew 62-4 funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas16$15,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$1,000
Individual
TX
Scholarship - to aid with education$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Matthew 62-4 accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due april 15th of each year.

How much does Matthew 62-4 give?

$15,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Matthew 62-4?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Simmang Jr (Director), Peter Simmang (Director), Mary E Whitsel (Director) and Dorothy A Armstrong (Director).

What does Matthew 62-4 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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