Private foundation · EIN 20-6376517 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mattei Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $448K total, median $3,000. 47% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$448K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NC
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of TexasAustin, TXTo provide support for students, faculty, and staff to educate, innovate and change the world. renovation of james j. and miriam mulva hall…$315K
Myers Park United Methodist ChurchCharlotte, NCTo provide for those in need.$50K
Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NCTo help advancing heart care in our region by supporting innovative programs and projects, provide assistance to caregivers, and provide es…$25K
The Mint MuseumCharlotte, NCTo foster creativity within the local community$19K
The Mitchell Bays Turner Pediatric FundCharlotte, NCTo fund mental health counseling for families with sick children who have a terminal or life-threatening diagnosis.$9,335
Charlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte, NCSupplement cost of every student's education$5,000
Kappa Kappa GammaDublin, OHTo provide the means to women to live fully and inspire positive change in the world$5,000
Bluffton Self HelpBluffton, SCTo provide assistance to those in need$3,000
St Edward's Catholic ChurchPalm Beach, FLTo provide assistance to those in need$3,000
Palmetto Animal LeagueOkatie, SCAnimal rights, welfare, and services$2,500
St Gregory the GreatBluffton, SCTo provide assistance to those in need$2,500
The Hanley FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLTo provide funds for comprehensive addiction recovery treatment services$2,500
Blumenthal Performing ArtsCharlotte, NCTo fund programs that inspire creativity, provideart access and education, and strengthen thelocal community$1,500
Cat Cay Medical Clinic FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLTo fund a medical clinic that provides support and emergency stabilization care$1,500
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NCTo provide scholarships and improve the quality of education$1,300
The Foundation for TomorrowCharlotte, NCTo provide scholarships and improve the quality of education$1,000
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VATo provide supporting and sustaining the physical and mental health of naval special warfare(nsw) service members, veterans, and families.$250

By state: Texas 1 · North Carolina 8 · South Carolina 3 · Florida 3 · Ohio 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Mattei Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of J Scott Mattei, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mattei Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mattei Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $448K across 17 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Mattei Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), North Carolina (8 grants), South Carolina (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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