Private foundation · EIN 22-3231774 · Cranbury, New Jersey

Matrix Foundation Inc

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: 23 grants paid, $370K total, median $10K. 65% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$370K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad LubavitchNew Brunswick, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$50K
Hackensack Meridan Foundation IncEdison, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$50K
JCC of Greater Monmouth CountyDeal, NJDonation to kick off central drama$50K
Princeton Medical Center FoundationPlainsboro, NJCancer center campaign$50K
Center for Creative Change IncWashington, DCMoment 50th campaign$25K
Children's Hospital of Philadalephis FoundationPhiladalephia, PAHomeless health initiative$25K
HomefrontLawrenceville, NJDonation directed to health & wellness$25K
Congregation Magen David ofOcean, NJAnnual campaign$16K
Emergency Children's Help OrganizationStaten Island, NYAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$10K
Friends of Shippensburg Community ParksShippensburg, PAAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$10K
Isles IncTrenton, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$10K
Newark Beth Israel MedicalNewark, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$10K
The Ryan Wolfe Kossar FoundationHasbrouck Heights, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$10K
Elijah's PromiseNew Brunswick, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$5,000
Food Bank of Hudson ValleyLatham, NYAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$5,000
Meals on Wheels of Greater NewburghNewbourgh, NYAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$5,000
Jewish FederationSouth River, NJSponsorship of "remember october 7" community event and annual sponsorship$3,600
Naiop Research Foundation IncHerndon, VAAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$2,500
West End Fire & RescueShippenburg, PAAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$2,500
Congregation Brothers of IsraelLongbanch, NJIsraeli matzah project$1,800
Hatzalah EmsElberon, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$1,800
Hillel YeshivaOcean, NJHillel annual campaign$1,000
Sephardic Bikur HolimOakhurst, NJAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.$501

By state: New Jersey 15 · Pennsylvania 3 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 3 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Matrix Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cranbury, New Jersey, administered in care of Joseph S Taylor. 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 Matrix Foundation Inc 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 Matrix Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $370K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Matrix Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (15 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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