Mathews Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mathews Family Foundation is a private foundation in fredericksburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,825 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $1,400. 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$7,825
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$1,400
- Assets$11,951
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $19,156 the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $2,835 | 13 | $24,927 |
| 2024 | $19,156 | 22 | $13,919 |
| 2025 | $7,825 | 19 | $11,951 |
How to apply
Mathews 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 Mathews Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $200 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $2,200 |
| Virginia | 6 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,425 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $600 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Ukraine | General Fund Project | $1,400 |
| ACLU Foundation | civil rights | $1,000 |
| WETA Foundation | public television | $600 |
| Radio IQ Foundation | public radio | $600 |
| Doctors wo Borders Foundation | medical care | $500 |
| Share Food Program | food and medical care | $400 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Foundat | civil rights | $400 |
| CSPI foundation | science in public interest | $400 |
| Pro Publica | non profit investigative journalism | $400 |
| Fredericksburg Food Bank | food for poor | $350 |
| wikimedia Foundation | free encyclopedia | $300 |
| North Shore Animal League | care. of animals | $300 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | consumer advocacy | $300 |
| Univ of Mary Washington Foundation | educational activities | $250 |
| American Friends Service Committee | peace and justice | $200 |
| British Heart Foundation | medical research | $200 |
| Individual | people in need | $100 |
| Echo | safety net for people in need | $100 |
| Long Port Volunteer Ambulance | Health care | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter M Mathews
- Mary F Mathews
Questions people ask
Does Mathews Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mathews Family Foundation give?
$7,825 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Mathews Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter M Mathews (Chair) and Mary F Mathews (Co-chair).
What does Mathews Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and health.