Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach is a private foundation based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations and states that it does not carry on direct charitable activities.
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach at a glance
In short: Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach gave $1.2M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Virginia. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,207,500
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,184
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $20,804,092
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (92% 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 Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach
- 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: 161 Washington Street 801, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: (804) 768-0023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YWCA ($325K). Together the top 10 received $630K.
Grant Size Distribution
308 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 308 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 6% to recipients in Maryland. California accounted for 1%; Tennessee and Washington, D.C., each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 57 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $683K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Richmond, VA | General | $325,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Silver Spring, MD | General | $65,000 |
| St Andrews School Richmond, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Caritasthe Healing Place for Women Richmond, VA | General | $30,000 |
| Challenge Discovery Richmond, VA | General | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools Richmond, VA | General | $30,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Richmond, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Better Housing Coalition Richmond, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond Richmond, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Elk Hill Farm Goochland, VA | General | $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 | $20,804,092 | $1,748,284 | $1,426,675 | $1,207,500 | 57 | $1,317,173 | $1,713,782 | $1,407,932 |
| 2023 | $20,618,631 | $4,658,249 | $1,035,524 | $883,000 | 54 | $924,617 | $4,554,144 | $1,225,418 |
| 2022 | $17,049,403 | $6,664,895 | $1,094,181 | $867,000 | 77 | $908,263 | $1,652,458 | $1,028,445 |
| 2021 | $14,959,235 | $9,748,373 | $785,034 | $682,500 | 63 | $715,335 | $4,376,675 | $818,631 |
| 2020 | $10,918,063 | $335,382 | $791,811 | $693,500 | 57 | — | $219,211 | $691,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, St. Andrew’s School says it provides children with a full-scholarship education and supports their intellectual, creative, moral, and spiritual growth. Better Housing Coalition says it develops affordable housing communities in the Richmond metropolitan area. James River Association describes its mission as protecting the James River and promoting conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources.
Other 2024 recipients describe work supporting students to stay in school, helping children and families overcome challenges, and growing and sharing healthy food. These are grantee missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $1,207,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $325,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $325,000 to YWCA in Richmond, Virginia; $65,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland; and $50,000 to St. Andrew’s School in Richmond. The foundation also awarded $30,000 each to Caritas the Healing Place for Women, Challenge Discovery, and Communities in Schools, all listed in Richmond, Virginia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martha E. Grover as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Meade A. Spotts as director; and Kristen F. Hager as director.
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach is led by Martha E. Grover, President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha E. Grover
President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
President & Secretary → President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristen F. Hager
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Meade A. Spotts
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John L. Crowley (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
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 Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach
How much does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach give each year?
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach gave $1.2M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $883K across 54 grants.
What is Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach's typical grant size?
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,184, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach that year got $17K on average.
Where does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach give grants?
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach gives mostly in Virginia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (43 grants) and Glen Allen, VA (2 grants).
Does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach's largest grantees?
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach's largest 2024 grantees include YWCA ($325,000), Children's Hospital Foundation ($65,000) and St Andrews School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach?
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, St. Andrew’s School says it provides children with a full-scholarship education and supports their intellectual, creative, moral, and spiritual growth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach?
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 Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach's EIN?
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7045252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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