Private foundation · EIN 34-6724395 · Brooklyn, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George C Matthes Trust 20-242000921601

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: 7 grants paid, $494K total, median $25K. 43% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$494K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OH
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Firelands Regional Medical CenterSandusky, OHGeneral operating support$249K
Grace ChurchSandusky, OHGeneral operating support$96K
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXGeneral operating$50K
American Cancer SocietyKennesaw, GAGeneral operating$25K
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral operating support$25K
YMCA of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral operating$25K
American Red CrossBangor, MEGeneral operating$25K

By state: Ohio 3 · Texas 1 · Georgia 1 · New York 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

George C Matthes Trust 20-242000921601 is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio, administered in care of Keybank National Association, tax-exempt since 1975. 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 George C Matthes Trust 20-242000921601 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 George C Matthes Trust 20-242000921601 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $494K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does George C Matthes Trust 20-242000921601 give?

Ohio (3 grants), Texas (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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