Franklin J Matchette Foundation
Franklin J Matchette Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $13K in total assets.
Franklin J Matchette Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $13,011
- -67.4% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $-17,450
- +1421.4% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $9,510
- -28.8% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Franklin J Matchette Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Franklin J Matchette Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $2K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Education | $500 |
| University of California at Irvine Irvine, CA | Education | $350 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Education | $350 |
| Brooklyn College New York, NY | Education | $200 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | Education | $200 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Education | $200 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Education | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13,011 | $-17,450 | $9,510 | — | — | — | $518 |
| 2021 | $39,971 | $-1,147 | $13,353 | $2,000 | 7 | $2,000 | $2,409 |
| 2020 | $54,471 | $949 | $13,307 | $1,650 | 6 | — | $3,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin J Matchette Foundation reported a distributable amount of $518 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin J Matchette Foundation is led by John C. Hutchens, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John C. Hutchens
President
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $4K (2022)
Laura C. Hutchens
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $4K (2022)
Maurice Ernst
Retired Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $4K, to John C Hutchens (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin J Matchette Foundation
How large is Franklin J Matchette Foundation?
Franklin J Matchette Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Franklin J Matchette Foundation?
Franklin J Matchette Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Franklin J Matchette Foundation operate?
Franklin J Matchette Foundation has awarded grants in California, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Washington.
How much is Franklin J Matchette Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Franklin J Matchette Foundation reported a distributable amount of $518 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Franklin J Matchette Foundation's EIN?
Franklin J Matchette Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-1952378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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