Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation
The Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntsville, Texas. In 2024, it gave $412,753 through 23 grants to charitable organizations, including universities, community organizations, and service providers.
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation at a glance
In short: Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation gave $413K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Texas. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $412,753
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,946
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,018,177
- -39.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Scattered Oaks Drive, Huntsville, TX 77320-0706
Phone: (817) 319-5792
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Public Media ($50K). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($28,179), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 95 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 14% to Oklahoma, and 12% to Kansas. Florida accounted for 6%. The filing also lists a 7% share for a recipient state shown as “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2021) to $451K (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Public Media Houston, TX | Charity Program | $50,000 |
| Friends University Wichita, KS | Tuition Scholarship Program | $47,817 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK | Tuition Fees Program | $37,246 |
| Canine Companions Tomball, TX | Charity Program | $30,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $28,179 |
| Westbury Houston, TX | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI | Tuition Scholarship Program | $21,076 |
| Hospitality House Commerce TWP, MI | General Fund | $21,000 |
| Galen Health Institutes Inc Houston, TX | General Fund | $20,125 |
| Baxter Foundation Deerfield, IL | General Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,018,177 | $847,875 | $613,287 | $412,753 | 23 | $412,753 | $758,465 | $231,599 |
| 2023 | $8,292,180 | $221,963 | $541,977 | $363,259 | 24 | $363,259 | $133,716 | $406,531 |
| 2022 | $7,093,053 | $532,031 | $380,138 | $354,673 | 18 | $354,673 | $522,657 | $314,078 |
| 2021 | $6,941,160 | $909,437 | $415,525 | $344,988 | 16 | $344,988 | $909,437 | $308,702 |
| 2020 | $6,447,248 | $404,981 | $605,449 | $451,234 | 14 | — | $404,981 | $315,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included tuition scholarship programs, general funds, and charitable programs. Examples of grantees’ stated work include Friends University’s effort to equip students to honor God and serve others, Hospitality House’s food assistance for people in need, and Canine Companions, which received a charitable program grant.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $412,753. Grants ranged from $664 to $50,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $50,000 to Houston Public Media for a charity program; $47,817 to Friends University for a tuition scholarship program; $37,246 to Oklahoma Baptist University for a tuition fees program; and $30,000 to Canine Companions for a charity program. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Westbury for its general fund and $21,076 to Johnson & Wales University for a tuition scholarship program.
Friends University describes its mission as integrating students’ intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives to equip them to honor God and serve others. Oklahoma Baptist University says it equips students for academic excellence and integrates faith with all areas of knowledge. Johnson & Wales University describes its mission as providing an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong growth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Maninger as manager, Vera Maninger as treasurer, and Laura Maninger as secretary.
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Maninger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Robert Maninger
Manager
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $57K (2024)
Vera Maninger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $48K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Robert Maninger (Manager). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation
How much does Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation give each year?
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation gave $413K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $363K across 24 grants.
What is Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's typical grant size?
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,946, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation give grants?
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's top state is Texas, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (14%) and Kansas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants).
Does Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Scholarship Program" (12 grants).
Who are Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's largest grantees?
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Public Media ($50,000), Friends University ($47,817) and Oklahoma Baptist University ($37,246), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($28,179), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation?
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $413K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included tuition scholarship programs, general funds, and charitable programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's EIN?
Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2301647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ed-and-jean-mathews-foundation-morg_4f5d060197b04ceaa2eb8fefe50c241a
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