Charles N Mathewson Foundation
Charles N Mathewson Foundation is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $278K. Net investment income was $42K.
Charles N Mathewson Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles N Mathewson Foundation gave $278K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $56K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $278,470
- -95.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $55,694
- -91.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $55,694
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Charles N Mathewson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mathewson - Sullivan Foundation ($56K). Together the top 5 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 47 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles N Mathewson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2023) to $6.3M (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $278K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mathewson - Sullivan Foundation San Francisco, CA | Funds distributed to donor-advised funds held by public charities qualified under section 170(b)(1)(a). Funds designated for ultimate distribution to qualifying public charities without any retained advisory privileges or control by the foundation | $55,694 |
| GH-Mathewson Family Fund Los Angeles, CA | Funds distributed to donor-advised funds held by public charities qualified under section 170(b)(1)(a). Funds designated for ultimate distribution to qualifying public charities without any retained advisory privileges or control by the foundation | $55,694 |
| GH-MCM Donor-Advised Fund Los Angeles, CA | Funds distributed to donor-advised funds held by public charities qualified under section 170(b)(1)(a). Funds designated for ultimate distribution to qualifying public charities without any retained advisory privileges or control by the foundation | $55,694 |
| Ladreyt Family Fund New York, NY | Funds distributed to donor-advised funds held by public charities qualified under section 170(b)(1)(a). Funds designated for ultimate distribution to qualifying public charities without any retained advisory privileges or control by the foundation | $55,694 |
| The Mathewson Group Fund New York, NY | Funds distributed to donor-advised funds held by public charities qualified under section 170(b)(1)(a). Funds designated for ultimate distribution to qualifying public charities without any retained advisory privileges or control by the foundation | $55,694 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $47,479 | $349,317 | $278,470 | 5 | $349,317 | $41,509 | $12,733 |
| 2022 | $301,838 | $4,216,121 | $6,835,455 | $6,305,250 | 10 | $6,305,250 | $3,685,916 | $287,704 |
| 2021 | $2,921,172 | $570,327 | $1,987,278 | $1,987,100 | 16 | $1,987,278 | $570,149 | $314,628 |
| 2020 | $4,338,123 | $-1,379,647 | $5,413,219 | $5,405,500 | 16 | — | $158,221 | $411,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles N Mathewson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles N Mathewson Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Easter Sullivan
Trustee
Assistant Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert A. Mathewson
Trustee
Assistant Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Curtis N. Mathewson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Miles Mathewson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paulina G. Ladreyt (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles N. Mathewson (2020–2021) — President, Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Charles N Mathewson Foundation
How much does Charles N Mathewson Foundation give each year?
Charles N Mathewson Foundation gave $278K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6.3M across 10 grants.
What is Charles N Mathewson Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles N Mathewson Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $55,694, and its average grant was $55,694, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles N Mathewson Foundation give grants?
Charles N Mathewson Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles N Mathewson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Charles N Mathewson Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Charles N Mathewson Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles N Mathewson Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Mathewson - Sullivan Foundation ($55,694), GH-Mathewson Family Fund ($55,694) and GH-MCM Donor-Advised Fund ($55,694), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Charles N Mathewson Foundation?
Charles N Mathewson Foundation is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Reno, NV.
How much is Charles N Mathewson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Charles N Mathewson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles N Mathewson Foundation's EIN?
Charles N Mathewson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3179777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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