William & Susan Matheson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William & Susan Matheson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in De Pere, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $228,900 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$228,900
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,100 | 7 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $173,000 | 9 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $228,900 | 9 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
William & Susan Matheson 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $228,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golden House | Program support | $110,000 |
| Rawhide Youth Services | Program support | $45,000 |
| Salvation Army of Brown County | Program support | $16,400 |
| Curative Connections | Program support | $15,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians | Program support | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | Program support | $10,000 |
| Paul's Pantry | Program support | $10,000 |
| St John's Homeless Shelter | Program support | $10,000 |
| Laundry Love Brown County | Program support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Matheson
- Susan M Matheson
- Emily E Marinoff
- Joseph W Matheson
- Amy Matheson
Questions people ask
Does William & Susan Matheson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Susan Matheson Foundation Inc give?
$228,900 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William & Susan Matheson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Matheson (President; Treasurer; Dire), Susan M Matheson (Vice Pres; Secretary; Dire), Emily E Marinoff (Director) and Joseph W Matheson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.