Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Round Rock, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,607 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,607
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$16,536
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,362 the year before.
86% 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 | $50,112 | 10 | $12,411 |
| 2024 | $50,362 | 10 | $6,576 |
| 2025 | $70,607 | 14 | $16,536 |
How to apply
Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc 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 Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $60,607 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa del Rey | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cedar Ridge High School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Focus-Zoe Gonzales | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Round Rock Area Serving Center | General operating support | $6,667 |
| Focus-Theresa Garza | General operating support | $5,005 |
| Candlelight Ranch | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cedar Ridge High School-Fac Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cedar Ridge High School-Uil Academics | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Un Nuevo Amanecer Church | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cristo Para Todos Church | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Destiny Austin Church | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Brookwood in Georgetown | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Central Baptist Church | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Austin Diriving School | Scholarship support | $435 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Gonzales
- Leah Gonzales
- Marie Gonzales
Questions people ask
Does Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc give?
$70,607 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry Gonzales (Chairman), Leah Gonzales (Secretary) and Marie Gonzales (Treasurer).
What does Matthew Five Eight Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.