Matem Foundation
Accepts applications
Matem Foundation is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $71,600 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$71,600
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$569,384
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $30,600 the year before.
75% of its 2024 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 | $30,600 | 7 | $627,081 |
| 2024 | $71,600 | 16 | $569,384 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Long 8818 Surrey Court, Alexandria, VA 22309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 739-6006, efbrown@mac.com |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to supporting the state of Louisiana, its residents, and its culture. |
What Matem Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 15 | $66,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idea Village | To support regional startups | $30,000 |
| Bridge Housegrace House | To support those in need | $5,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | The greater new orleans foundation is the philanthropic institution dedicated to championing charitable giving, strengthening nonprofits, and leading civic initiatives in the greater new orleans region. | $5,000 |
| St Jude | To support cancer patients | $5,000 |
| Verite | To support human rights | $5,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute | Audubon recovery fund | $3,000 |
| Noma | To support the arts | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation of nature | $2,500 |
| The Preservation Resource Center | Preservation of new orleans | $2,500 |
| Hogs for the Cause | To support cancer patients | $2,500 |
| The Louisiana Museum Foundation | To support history | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts | To support the arts | $2,500 |
| Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology | Virtual gala | $2,000 |
| Wwoz | A non-profit community-supported radio station in new orleans | $1,000 |
| Academy of the Sacred Heart | To support catholic education | $500 |
| Wwii Musuem of New Orleans | To support history | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Matalin
- James Carville
- Matalin Carville
- Emerson Carville
Questions people ask
Does Matem Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Matem Foundation give?
$71,600 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Matem Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Matalin (Director/President/Secretary), James Carville (Director/Vice President), Matalin Carville (Director) and Emerson Carville (Director).
What does Matem Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.