Matovina Family Foundation
Matovina Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Clive, Iowa. Its 2023 filing states that the board approved voluntary dissolution effective November 30, 2023, and that the foundation transferred its remaining assets to a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.
Matovina Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Matovina Family Foundation gave $311K across 28 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in Iowa. 10% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $311,275
- +394.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,117
- +429.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Matovina Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 4295 Nw 166Th Circle, Clive, IA 50325-2519
Phone: (239) 371-2779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matovina Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Foundation Greater Des Moines ($216K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (86%), Florida (11%), Illinois (2%), the District of Columbia (1%), and New Jersey (1%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Matovina Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $123K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $123K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 90% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1720% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $311K (2023). In 2023 it made 28 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | Transfer of assets pursuant to board of directors resolutions dissolving the foundation | $216,000 |
| First Tee Naplescollier Naples, FL | Swing Fore the Future Learning Center Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | Fund essential needs, early childhood success, education success, economic opportunity and health & well-being | $10,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity Des Moines, IA | Fund Non-Profit Organizations Serving Children | $6,240 |
| Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | Star/Child Development Center Facility Campaign | $6,000 |
| Mercyone Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | Deming Cancer Center Campaign | $6,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | College Scholarships | $5,100 |
| Childserve Foundation Johnston, IA | Expand facility capacity to serve children with special healthcare needs | $5,000 |
| First Tee Naplescollier Naples, FL | Youth Programs | $4,000 |
| Community Foundation of Collier County Naples, FL | Fund Collier county non-profit organizations focused on basic needs and education | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $58,211 | $314,367 | $311,275 | 28 | $313,646 | $58,210 | $9,294 |
| 2022 | $256,156 | $166,669 | $66,225 | $63,000 | 30 | $63,425 | $166,669 | $13,347 |
| 2021 | $155,943 | $249,451 | $24,951 | $24,600 | 12 | $24,950 | $28,426 | $7,549 |
| 2020 | $88,902 | $104,847 | $17,118 | $17,100 | 11 | — | $77 | $302 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matovina Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for children’s services, education and scholarships, health-related organizations, basic needs, and golf programs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. United Way of Central Iowa says its mission is “to improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community.” ChildServe says it partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $311,275. The median grant was $2,000; amounts ranged from $275 to $216,000. The largest reported grants included:
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists John M. Matovina as president and Jean L. Matovina as secretary.
Matovina Family Foundation is led by John M. Matovina, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John M. Matovina
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean L. Matovina
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Matovina Family Foundation
How much does Matovina Family Foundation give each year?
Matovina Family Foundation gave $311K across 28 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $63K across 30 grants.
What is Matovina Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Matovina Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $11,117, across 28 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matovina Family Foundation that year got $123K on average.
Where does Matovina Family Foundation give grants?
Matovina Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (11 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants), Johnston, IA (3 grants) and Ankeny, IA (3 grants).
Does Matovina Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Matovina Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Programs" (5 grants) and "College Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Matovina Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Matovina Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Community Foundation Greater Des Moines ($216,000), First Tee Naplescollier ($29,000 across 2 grants) and United Way of Central Iowa ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Matovina Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for children’s services, education and scholarships, health-related organizations, basic needs, and golf programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matovina Family Foundation?
Matovina Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Matovina Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Matovina Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Matovina Family Foundation's EIN?
Matovina Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1508027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Matovina Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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