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The Jack M Matthews Foundation

Accepts applications Galax, Virginia · EIN 200189021

The Jack M Matthews Foundation is a private foundation in Galax, Virginia. In tax year 2021 it gave $159,130 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,665 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2021.

How to apply

ContactLynn Hazelwood
203 W Grayson St, Galax, VA 24333
Phone or email(276) 236-8135, lhazelwood@persingercpa.com

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2021. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Jack M Matthews Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia10$159,130

Grants paid in 2021

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Blue Ridge Discovery Center Blue Ridge Discovery Center
Independence, VA
Support for educational programs$50,000
Virginia Department of Forestry Virginia Department of Forestry
Galax, VA
Support living history farm museum$50,000
Grayson Landcare Grayson Landcare
Independence, VA
Support for organization$25,000
New River Hill Farm New River Hill Farm
Galax, VA
Purchase a tractor$12,800
Virginia Department of Forestry Virginia Department of Forestry
Galax, VA
Upkeep at state park$5,330
Virginia Departement of Forestry Virginia Department of Forestry
Galax, VA
Support for educational programs$4,000
Carroll County Foundation Carroll County Foundation
Hillsville, VA
College scholarship$3,000
Galax Foundation for Excellence I Galax Foundation for Excellence in Education
Galax, VA
College scholarship$3,000
Grayson County Scholarship Grayson County Scholarship
Independence, VA
College scholarship$3,000
Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shel Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter
Galax, VA
Expansion of the animal shelter$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2021 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Jack M Matthews Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Jack M Matthews Foundation give?

$159,130 in tax year 2021, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,665.

Who runs The Jack M Matthews Foundation?

Its 2021 filing lists John W Bolen Jr (Trustee) and James M Baxley (Trustee).

What does The Jack M Matthews Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.

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