Matthew 2535 Foundation
Matthew 2535 Foundation is a private foundation based in Agoura Hills, California. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $97,211 and described direct charitable activity involving payment to publish BenBella books distributed to underserved youth organizations.
Matthew 2535 Foundation at a glance
In short: Matthew 2535 Foundation gave $97K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,211
- +89.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +58.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,116
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $14,647
- +6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Matthew 2535 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5126 Clareton Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 735-4933
Website: https://matthew2535foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew 2535 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Be Better Be Different Legacy ($23K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 29% of grant dollars, Arizona 24%, Maryland 12%, Texas 12%, and New York 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in Georgia, Illinois, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Matthew 2535 Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $98K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Be Better Be Different Legacy Tempe, AZ | Support | $22,950 |
| Transform Iran Glendale, CA | Support | $13,000 |
| Benbella Books Inc Dallas, TX | Publish Books for Youth Organization | $11,535 |
| Dream Center Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Preston Ford Fund Hurlock, MD | Support | $5,000 |
| Leaping for a Cure Easton, MD | Support | $5,000 |
| Free Rent Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Support | $5,000 |
| Noah's Ark Church - Ararat Armenia New York, NY | Support | $4,500 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Je Chicago, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| Joni & Friends Aguora Hills, CA | Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,647 | $101,011 | $100,194 | $97,211 | 19 | $97,211 | $11 | $1,520 |
| 2023 | $13,758 | $51,500 | $53,378 | $51,350 | 12 | $51,350 | — | $1,493 |
| 2022 | $15,636 | $98,148 | $101,113 | $98,268 | 20 | $98,268 | — | $1,290 |
| 2021 | $18,601 | $68,180 | $75,084 | $71,280 | 10 | $71,280 | — | $1,544 |
| 2020 | $25,505 | $83,324 | $76,343 | $72,979 | 16 | — | $1 | $2,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matthew 2535 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations, and its filing describes book publishing and distribution for underserved youth organizations as direct charitable activity.
Among the grantees, Transform Iran describes its own mission as advancing the Christian faith, particularly in Iran, surrounding countries, and the Middle East, through religious, charitable, and educational activities. Elijah’s Promise describes its mission as empowering lives through training, education, and social services; inviting justice through community service and advocacy; and alleviating hunger with nutritious meals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $97,211. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $22,950, with a median grant of $3,000.
Largest reported grants included $22,950 to Be Better Be Different Legacy; $13,000 to Transform Iran; $11,535 to BenBella Books Inc. to publish books for a youth organization; and $5,000 each to Dream Center, Preston Ford Fund, Leaping for a Cure, and Free Rent Atlanta. Other listed grants included $4,500 to Noah’s Ark Church - Ararat Armenia, $3,000 to the International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, $3,000 to Joni & Friends, $2,575 to Embrace Kids Foundation, and $2,551 to Young Adults Institute. Elijah’s Promise received $1,600 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dave Anderson as president and Rhonda Anderson as secretary.
Matthew 2535 Foundation is led by Dave Anderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rhonda Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Matthew 2535 Foundation
How much does Matthew 2535 Foundation give each year?
Matthew 2535 Foundation gave $97K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 12 grants.
What is Matthew 2535 Foundation's typical grant size?
Matthew 2535 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,116, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matthew 2535 Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Matthew 2535 Foundation give grants?
Matthew 2535 Foundation's top state is California, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (24%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Agoura Hills, CA (2 grants) and New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants).
Does Matthew 2535 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Matthew 2535 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (18 grants).
Who are Matthew 2535 Foundation's largest grantees?
Matthew 2535 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Be Better Be Different Legacy ($22,950), Transform Iran ($13,000) and Benbella Books Inc ($11,535), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matthew 2535 Foundation?
Matthew 2535 Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Matthew 2535 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations, and its filing describes book publishing and distribution for underserved youth organizations as direct charitable activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew 2535 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Matthew 2535 Foundation's EIN?
Matthew 2535 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3032952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Matthew 2535 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Matthew 2535 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/matthew-2535-foundation-morg_268b14734a1641fd9c9214eccc241013
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