How to apply
PLEASE Contact: Lynn Hazelwood, 203 W Grayson St, Galax, Va, 2762368135, LHAZELWOOD@PERSINGERCPA.COM Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. You can fill out an application at any time during the year. Restrictions: The corporation restrictions are for the scientific, recreational, and educational purposes for tours, soil and water protection, as an open space and the growing of forest species indigenous to the region of southwest virginia.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | American chestnut and quail research | $100K |
| Matthews Living History Farm MuseumGalax, VA | Support for organization | $60K |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VA | Suppport for student research | $50K |
| Blue Ridge Discovery CenterTroutdale, VA | Support for educational programs | $50K |
| New River Soil & Water ConservationGalax, VA | Support the purchase of land | $48K |
| Va Chapter of the American ChestnutCharlottesville, VA | American chestnut research | $32K |
| Lee Livestock Association IncJonesville, VA | Support virtual fence system project | $30K |
| Grayson LandcareIndependence, VA | Support for organization | $25K |
| New River Hill FarmGalax, VA | Educational programs | $13K |
| Carroll County Education FoundationHillsville, VA | College scholarship | $9,076 |
| Galax Foundation Excellence in EdGalax, VA | College scholarship | $8,900 |
| Virginia Department of ForestryGalax, VA | Upkeep at state park | $8,580 |
| Society of American ForestersLebanon, VA | Support event for 4-h forestry | $5,000 |
| Virginia Department of ForestryGalax, VA | Support educational programs | $3,500 |
| Fries SchoolFries, VA | Support educational programs | $2,000 |
About this foundation
Jack M Matthews Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Galax, Virginia, administered in care of Lynn Hazelwood, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jack M Matthews Corporation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. PLEASE Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. You can fill out an application at any time during the year..
How much does Jack M Matthews Corporation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $445K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Jack M Matthews Corporation give?
Virginia (15 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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