Matthew 62-4
Matthew 62-4 is a private foundation based in Giddings, Texas. Its stated charitable activity is assisting students with the cost of college, and its reported 2026 grants were scholarships for education.
Matthew 62-4 at a glance
In short: Matthew 62-4 gave $16K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $968.75), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,500
- +19.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $969
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $637,289
- +6.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Matthew 62-4
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due April 15 each year. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- Applications are due April 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Ellen Whitsel
Mailing address: PO Box 402, Giddings, TX 78942
Phone: (979) 716-7393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew 62-4 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients were in Georgetown, Giddings, and Paige, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Matthew 62-4 gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $16K (2026). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $637,289 | $53,798 | $17,265 | $15,500 | 16 | $15,500 | $53,798 |
| 2025 | $601,290 | $37,273 | $14,686 | $13,000 | 13 | $13,000 | $37,273 |
| 2024 | $578,715 | $20,927 | $12,694 | $10,500 | 11 | $10,500 | $20,927 |
| 2023 | $570,482 | $19,342 | $9,937 | $7,500 | 8 | $7,500 | $18,403 |
| 2022 | $561,077 | $30,362 | $15,946 | $13,000 | 14 | $13,000 | $30,362 |
| 2021 | $546,661 | $16,297 | $16,043 | $10,500 | 11 | — | $16,297 |
| 2019 | $546,459 | $26,482 | $16,471 | $12,000 | 12 | — | $26,482 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as assisting students with the cost of college. Its 2026 grant descriptions identify scholarships to aid with education.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $15,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000. Twelve listed recipients each received $1,000: 12 individual recipients The stated purpose for each was “scholarship - to aid with education.”
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are for scholarships and may be picked up and submitted at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church parish office in Giddings. Required materials are a letter of endorsement from the church’s current pastor; a certified, sealed transcript showing GPA; an endorsement letter from a current teacher, professor, principal, counselor, or advisor; lists of extracurricular and volunteer activities, including leadership and church activities; honors received in high school; and a personal narrative about future plans or goals. Applicants must meet the stated church membership or family connection requirement, have at least a 2.0 GPA, be full-time students, and be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in an accredited college or trade school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Michael Simmang Jr., Peter Simmang, Mary E Whitsel, and Dorothy A Armstrong as directors.
Matthew 62-4's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dorothy A. Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Whitsel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Simmang Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Simmang
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 62-4
How much does Matthew 62-4 give each year?
Matthew 62-4 gave $16K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $13K across 13 grants.
What is Matthew 62-4's typical grant size?
Matthew 62-4's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $969, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matthew 62-4 give grants?
Matthew 62-4 gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Matthew 62-4 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Matthew 62-4's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship - to Aid with Education" (16 grants).
How large is Matthew 62-4?
Matthew 62-4 reported $637K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What does Matthew 62-4 fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as assisting students with the cost of college. Its 2026 grant descriptions identify scholarships to aid with education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew 62-4?
Matthew 62-4 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Matthew 62-4's EIN?
Matthew 62-4's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1035102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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