Private foundation · EIN 45-3077267 · River Vale, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Matthew 18 5 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: 27 grants paid, $186K total, median $5,000. 78% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$186K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Family Promise of Bergen CountyRidgewood, NJGeneral purpose$24K
Multiple Scerosis of AmericaCherry Hill, NJGeneral purposes$24K
Florida International University FoundationMiami, FLGeneral purpose$16K
Hackensack Meridan SchoolNutley, NJGeneral purpose$14K
Home Fit for HeroesRamsey, NJGeneral purpose$13K
Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge CenterOakland, NJGeneral purpose$12K
Learning SpringNew York, NYGeneral purpose$9,500
Table to TableHasbrouck Heights, NJGeneral purpose$7,500
Rivervale Fire Department AssociationRiver Vale, NJGeneral purpose$7,261
Youth Council ServicesRiver Vale, NJGeneral purpose$6,750
St Joseph's Senior HomeWoodbridge, NJGeneral purpose$6,500
Vinka FundColts Neck, NJGeneral purpose$6,500
Jill ZarinRiver Vale, NJGeneral purpose$6,000
Boys and Girls Club PatersonPaterson, NJGeneral purpose$5,000
Saint Pius X ChurchFairfield, CTGeneral purpose$4,700
Stony Brook Southhampton HospitalSouthhampton, NYGeneral purpose$4,622
New Jersey State Pba SurvivorWoodbridge, NJGeneral purpose$4,500
Friendship HouseHackensack, NJGeneral purpose$4,000
Bergen Performing Arts CenterEnglewood, NJGeneral purpose$2,500
Kendall Madison FoundationLutherville, MDGeneral purpose$2,500
Spectrum for LivingEdison, NJGeneral purpose$2,000
Quality Services for the Autism CommunityNew York, NYGeneral purpose$1,577
Samir RabieRiver Vale, NJGeneral purpose$1,010
Brenda and Fred LubertoRiver Vale, NJGeneral purpose$1,000
Betty HarveyRiver Vale, NJGeneral purpose$500
B & M MarketPark Ridge, NJGeneral purpose$300
Hamptons ChurchSuccasunna, NJGeneral purpose$80

By state: New Jersey 21 · Florida 1 · New York 3 · Connecticut 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Matthew 18 5 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in River Vale, New Jersey, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Matthew 18 5 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 Matthew 18 5 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $186K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Matthew 18 5 Foundation give?

New Jersey (21 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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