Private foundation · EIN 38-3527757 · Farmingtn Hls, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Matthews Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $301K total, median $33K. 88% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$301K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in MI
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Senior LifeWest Bloomfield, MIFood program$70K
Jewish Hospice & ChaplaincyWest Bloomfield, MILife enrichmentprogram$70K
Fleischman Jewish Senior LivingWest Bloomfield Townsh, MIGeneral funds$35K
Dorothy & Peter BrownWest Bloomfield, MIJewish communityadult day program$35K
Fresh Air SocietyBloomfield Hills, MIBubbie zaydie camp for seniorsand grandchildren$31K
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYGeneral fund$30K
Michigan State University HillelEast Lansing, MIGeneral funds$15K
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MICohn-haddow centerfor judaic studies$15K

By state: Michigan 7 · New York 1

About this foundation

Matthews Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Farmingtn Hls, Michigan, administered in care of Robert E Matthews, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Matthews Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Matthews Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $301K across 8 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Matthews Family Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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