Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation
The Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation is a private foundation based in Ashland, Oregon. The foundation says it makes charitable contributions in the arts, education, environment, and health that will result in broad public benefit, primarily in Oregon.
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $467.3), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,673
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $467
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $262
- Total assets
- $92,516
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (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 Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 864 Neil Creek Road, Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 646-0458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Shakespear Festival ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its giving is primarily in Oregon. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $5K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Shakespear Festival Ashland, OR | General Funds | $1,250 |
| Southern Oregon University Foundation Ashland, OR | General Funds | $1,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation Corvallis, OR | Forestry Department | $500 |
| Oregon Ag in the classroom Corvallis, OR | General Funds | $400 |
| Rogue Community Cat Rescue Talent, OR | General Funds | $266 |
| Ashland Schools Foundation Ashland, OR | Ashland Schools Foundation | $257 |
| Crater High School FNRL Society Forest & Natural Resources Leadership Central Point, OR | General Fund | $250 |
| Harrisburg High School Ag Program Harrisburg, OR | General Funds | $250 |
| Parker House Project Ashland, OR | General Funds | $250 |
| Ashland YMCA Ashland, OR | Scholarship | $250 |
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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 | $92,516 | $4,206 | $5,098 | $4,673 | 10 | $5,098 | $3,781 | $4,592 |
| 2024 | $93,408 | $4,330 | $6,142 | $5,287 | 7 | $5,287 | $3,330 | $4,701 |
| 2023 | $95,220 | $2,849 | $4,849 | $4,849 | 7 | $4,849 | $2,849 | $4,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
The foundation identifies arts, education, environment, and health as its areas of charitable giving. Its 2025 grants included support for arts, education, forestry, agriculture education, animal rescue, and a scholarship.
Among the grantees, the Oregon State University Foundation says it partners with the university to engage its community, inspire investment, and steward resources to enhance the university’s excellence and impact. The Ashland Schools Foundation says it raises funds in the community to support quality education in Ashland public schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $4,673 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,250, with a median grant of $262.
The largest grants were $1,250 to Oregon Shakespeare Festival and $1,000 to Southern Oregon University Foundation, both for general funds. Other grants included $500 to Oregon State University Foundation for its Forestry Department, $400 to Oregon Ag in the Classroom for general funds, and $266 to Rogue Community Cat Rescue for general funds. The foundation also gave $257 to Ashland Schools Foundation, $250 each to Crater High School FNRL Society Forest & Natural Resources Leadership, Harrisburg High School Ag Program, and Parker House Project, and $250 to Ashland YMCA for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James E Teece as president, Dena Matthews as secretary, and Teague Teece Davidson and Quinn Teece as directors.
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation is led by James E Teece, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E Teece
President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Teece
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Teague Teece Davidson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dena Matthews
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation
How much does Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation give each year?
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 7 grants.
What is Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $262, and its average grant was $467, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation give grants?
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ashland, OR (5 grants) and Corvallis, OR (2 grants).
Does Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon Shakespear Festival ($1,250), Southern Oregon University Foundation ($1,000) and Oregon State University Foundation ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation?
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies arts, education, environment, and health as its areas of charitable giving. Its 2025 grants included support for arts, education, forestry, agriculture education, animal rescue, and a scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation's EIN?
Jim Teece And Dena Mathews Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4089029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Jim Teece And Dena 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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