JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 33 grants totaling $218,870, all to recipients in Pennsylvania.
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust gave $219K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,870
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,632
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,983,600
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Two Northshore Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 442-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater PGH Food Bank ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 87 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $234K (2022). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Verland Foundation Contact Org, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Funeral Service Foundation Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jubilee Kitchen Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Brothers Brother Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Children's Institute Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greater PGH Food Bank Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Light of Life Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nazareth Prep Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Southport Christian School Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charites Contact Org, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,983,600 | $159,326 | $219,811 | $218,870 | 33 | $218,870 | $159,176 | $230,529 |
| 2024 | $4,467,849 | $130,460 | $176,759 | $175,036 | 28 | $175,036 | $56,886 | $193,830 |
| 2023 | $3,435,761 | $77,878 | $170,150 | $170,000 | 24 | $170,000 | $55,361 | $157,090 |
| 2022 | $2,974,779 | $103,683 | $235,782 | $233,883 | 1 | $233,883 | $51,948 | $165,156 |
| 2021 | $3,760,387 | $71,180 | $148,208 | $147,500 | 1 | — | $50,445 | $166,572 |
| 2020 | $3,032,404 | $52,370 | $38,273 | $37,514 | 1 | — | $52,370 | $139,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disability services, education, food assistance, and recreation. Verland Foundation describes its work as providing residences and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Nazareth Prep describes itself as an independent Catholic high school serving students of all faiths; and Miracle League of Western PA says it provides facilities, programs, and people to help children with disabilities play.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $218,870. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Verland Foundation and $10,000 each to Nazareth Prep, Funeral Service Foundation, Jubilee Kitchen, Brothers Brother, Children’s Institute, Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, Light of Life, Southport Christian School, Catholic Charities, and WV Caring (West Virginia) Hospice. Miracle League of Western PA received grants of $5,000 and $2,200.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust is led by Dan Stopar, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Stopar
Chair
Svpoperations Controller → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josh Verdi
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ron Awenowicz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff Klamut (2021) — Officer
- Former: Jeff Kalmut (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Marcy Campbell (2020) — Svphuman Resources
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust
How much does JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust give each year?
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust gave $219K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 28 grants.
What is JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,632, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust give grants?
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Contact Org, PA (33 grants).
Does JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Greater PGH Food Bank ($20,000 across 2 grants), Verland Foundation ($15,000) and Catholic Charites ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust?
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (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 JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disability services, education, food assistance, and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust's EIN?
JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6028582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does JAS H Matthews & Co Educational & Charitable Trust 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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