Allen Matkins Foundation
Allen Matkins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $147K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $1K.
Allen Matkins Foundation at a glance
In short: Allen Matkins Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -68.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $147,007
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Allen Matkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Making Waves Foundation ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Allen Matkins Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2400% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 527% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $235K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Making Waves Foundation Richmond, CA | Allen Matkins Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,007 | $73,177 | $31,082 | $25,000 | 1 | $31,080 | $1,396 | $5,897 |
| 2023 | $104,912 | $79,182 | $86,396 | $78,192 | 3 | $86,396 | $165 | $5,726 |
| 2022 | $112,126 | $68,655 | $242,043 | $235,000 | 5 | $242,042 | $31 | $5,647 |
| 2021 | $285,514 | $48,078 | $2,074 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,074 | $78 | $12,479 |
| 2020 | $239,510 | $239,510 | — | — | — | — | — | $548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allen Matkins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allen Matkins Foundation is led by Jeffrey Patterson, President, Board Chair & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Patterson
President, Board Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Burney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Dennis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hartney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Nash
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elias Cervantes
CFO & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Sandoval
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Kleinberg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Donson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Griffin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Pamela Andes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ralph Allen (2020–2021) — Secretary, CFO & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allen Matkins Foundation
How much does Allen Matkins Foundation give each year?
Allen Matkins Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 3 grants.
How large is Allen Matkins Foundation?
Allen Matkins Foundation reported $147K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Allen Matkins Foundation operate?
Allen Matkins Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Allen Matkins Foundation's EIN?
Allen Matkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4072463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Allen Matkins Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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