How to apply
All applications should be written Contact: Mary Clare Matthews, 3703 Eastledge Dr, Austin, Tx, 5122361638 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Recipients must be tax-exempt entities
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Explore AustinAustin, TX | Operational support | $374K |
| Central Austin Hockey AssociationAbilene, TX | Operational support | $350K |
| The Meaning FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Operational support | $225K |
| Canine Companions for IndependenceIrving, TX | Operational support | $100K |
| Dell Children's Medical Center FoundationAustin, TX | Operational support | $40K |
| Episcopal High SchoolBellaire, TX | Operational support | $40K |
| Flatwater FoundationAustin, TX | Operational support | $40K |
| Amigos of Costa RicaWest Chester, PA | Operational support | $37K |
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | Operational support | $35K |
| Brewster AcademyWolfeboro, NH | Operational support | $35K |
| Dog Is My Co-PilotJackson, WY | Operational support | $30K |
| 4atx FoundationAustin, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| United WayLawrence, KS | Operational support | $25K |
| West Austin Youth AssociationAustin, TX | Operational support | $20K |
| Waves of ImpactSan Clemente, CA | Operational support | $15K |
| Hospice AustinAustin, TX | Operational support | $13K |
| Foster Angels of Central TexasAustin, TX | Operational support | $10K |
| Mobile Loaves and FishesAustin, TX | Operational support | $10K |
| The Trail ConservancyAustin, TX | Operational support | $10K |
| Grammy Rose Dog Rescue & SanctuaryActon, ME | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Dawgs Lacrosse ClubVenice, CA | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Rochester Youth HockeyRochester, NH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY | Operational support | $2,065 |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Boston University Development & AlumniBoston, MA | Operational support | $999 |
| Headstrong FoundationWoodlyn, PA | Operational support | $900 |
By state: Texas 12 · California 4 · Pennsylvania 2 · New Hampshire 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Wyoming 1
About this foundation
Cooper Matthews Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Jamie Matthews, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cooper Matthews Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications should be written Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Cooper Matthews Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 27 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Cooper Matthews Foundation give?
Texas (12 grants), California (4 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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