Matching Gift
The primary activity of the organization is to donate cash to various selected 501( c)(3) public charities that are charitable, religious, scientific, test for public safety, literary, music or performing arts, educational, foster national or international amateur sports competition (but only if no part of its activities involve the provision of athletic facilities or equipment), or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, within the meaning of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) or the corresponding provision of any future united states internal revenue law or to create or support programs which advance the forgoing charitable purpose which it creates and operates or which others create and operate.
Matching Gift at a glance
In short: Matching Gift gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- +214.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $194,112
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Matching Gift funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Echo ($12K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Matching Gift gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $109K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Echo North Fort Myers, FL | Matching Charitable Gifts for Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Hope Mission Society Newport Beach, CA | Matching Charitable Gifts for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,112 | $14,630 | $64,000 | $22,000 | 2 | $14,630 |
| 2023 | $243,482 | $56,805 | $27,557 | $7,000 | 1 | $6,585 |
| 2022 | $214,235 | $75,609 | $64,865 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $203,490 | $81,285 | $150,910 | $108,642 | 4 | $1 |
| 2020 | $289,615 | $278,495 | $70,245 | $20,160 | 2 | — |
About Matching Gift
Based on IRS filings
Matching Gift is a public charity, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matching Gift is led by Kenette Molway, CEO, CFO & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenette Molway
CEO, CFO & Secretary
Secretary → CEO, 2021
CEO → CEO, CFO & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dani Gallardo (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Daniela Gallardo (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jonathan Cheadle (2021) — CFO
- Former: Lee Ann Cheadle (2020) — President
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 Matching Gift
How much does Matching Gift give each year?
Matching Gift gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Matching Gift?
Matching Gift reported $194K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15K.
Where does Matching Gift operate?
Matching Gift has awarded grants in California, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas.
What is Matching Gift's EIN?
Matching Gift's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3511845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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