The Cooper Matthews Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cooper Matthews Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $374,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$374,000
- Assets$32.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 30 | $29.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 27 | $32.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Clare Matthews 3703 Eastledge Dr, Austin, TX 78731 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 236-1638 |
| What to submit | All applications should be written |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be tax-exempt entities |
What The Cooper Matthews Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $1.0 million |
| California | 4 | $246,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $37,745 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $37,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,999 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,065 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Explore Austin | Operational support | $374,000 |
| Central Austin Hockey Association | Operational support | $350,000 |
| The Meaning Foundation | Operational support | $225,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Flatwater Foundation | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica | Operational support | $36,845 |
| Boston University | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Brewster Academy | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Dog Is My Co-Pilot | Operational support | $30,000 |
| 4ATX Foundation | Operational support | $25,000 |
| United Way | Operational support | $25,000 |
| West Austin Youth Association | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Waves of Impact | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Operational support | $12,500 |
| Foster Angels of Central Texas | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Operational support | $10,000 |
| The Trail Conservancy | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Grammy Rose Dog Rescue & Sanctuary | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Dawgs Lacrosse Club | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Rochester Youth Hockey | General fund | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Operational support | $2,065 |
| University of San Diego | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Boston University Development & Alumni | Operational support | $999 |
| Headstrong Foundation | Operational support | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- James Amatthews
- Mary Clare Matthews
- Clive Demmons
- Jackson Matthews
Questions people ask
Does The Cooper Matthews Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cooper Matthews Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Cooper Matthews Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Amatthews (President), Mary Clare Matthews (Vice President/Secretary), Clive Demmons (Treasurer) and Jackson Matthews (Advisory Director).
What does The Cooper Matthews Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and youth programs.