Matthew 633 Foundation
Matthew 633 Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Matthew 633 Foundation at a glance
In short: Matthew 633 Foundation gave $246K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,700
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,650
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,450
- -56.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% 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 633 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4709 120 Blvd, Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 793-0677
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew 633 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lubbock Meals on Wheels ($40K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 105 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 4% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 4% to recipients in North Carolina. Listed Texas recipients include organizations in Lubbock, Levelland, and Amarillo.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Matthew 633 Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). 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 $246K (2024) to $367K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock Meals on Wheels Lubbock, TX | Humanitarian | $40,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank Lubbock, TX | Humanitarian - food for the needy | $40,000 |
| Lubbock Dream Center Lubbock, TX | Assistance to the poor and needy | $25,000 |
| Freedom in Jesus Ministries Levelland, TX | Religious prison ministry | $25,000 |
| Project Destiny Lubbock, TX | Defending the defenseless | $25,000 |
| Texas Boys Ranch Lubbock, TX | Help troubled youth | $20,000 |
| Morris Sheats Ministries Lubbock, TX | Religious ministry | $11,650 |
| American Center for Law and Justice Washington, DC | Provide support for organization promoting equal justice for all Americans. | $10,000 |
| Heartline Women's Clinic Lubbock, TX | Education relating to women's health | $10,000 |
| Samaritian's Purse Boone, NC | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,450 | $240,000 | $245,720 | $245,700 | 18 | $245,700 | $360 |
| 2023 | $10,170 | $300,000 | $367,320 | $367,300 | 27 | $367,300 | $2,149 |
| 2022 | $77,490 | $365,000 | $289,499 | $289,200 | 18 | $289,200 | $1,957 |
| 2021 | $1,989 | $276,408 | $281,700 | $281,700 | 21 | $281,700 | $228 |
| 2020 | $7,281 | $277,230 | $297,078 | $297,078 | 21 | — | $523 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matthew 633 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $360 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 include humanitarian assistance, food for people in need, support for troubled youth, religious ministry, and assistance to people in need. For example, South Plains Food Bank describes its work as securing and distributing food to charitable organizations and people in need. Lubbock Meals on Wheels says it provides home-delivered meals and friendly contact to homebound, elderly, and disabled people. Freedom in Jesus Ministries describes its mission as sharing the message of Jesus with prison inmates.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $245,700 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $40,000 each to Lubbock Meals on Wheels and South Plains Food Bank; $25,000 each to Lubbock Dream Center, Freedom in Jesus Ministries, and Project Destiny; and $20,000 to Texas Boys Ranch. Other listed recipients included Morris Sheats Ministries ($11,650), the American Center for Law and Justice ($10,000), Heartline Women’s Clinic ($10,000), Samaritan’s Purse ($10,000), 25-35 Water Ministries ($10,000), and One Voice Home-R2R Rescue ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Canup as president, treasurer, and director; Nelouise Canup as vice president, secretary, and director; and DeRon Tucker and Debbie Tucker as directors.
Matthew 633 Foundation is led by Richard Canup, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Canup
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debbie Tucker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
DeRon Tucker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nelouise Canup
Vice President, Secretary & Director
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 633 Foundation
How much does Matthew 633 Foundation give each year?
Matthew 633 Foundation gave $246K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $367K across 27 grants.
What is Matthew 633 Foundation's typical grant size?
Matthew 633 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,650, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matthew 633 Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Matthew 633 Foundation give grants?
Matthew 633 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (11 grants).
Does Matthew 633 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Matthew 633 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (3 grants).
Who are Matthew 633 Foundation's largest grantees?
Matthew 633 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lubbock Meals on Wheels ($40,000), South Plains Food Bank ($40,000) and Lubbock Dream Center ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matthew 633 Foundation?
Matthew 633 Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $360 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Matthew 633 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include humanitarian assistance, food for people in need, support for troubled youth, religious ministry, and assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew 633 Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Matthew 633 Foundation's EIN?
Matthew 633 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4003616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Matthew 633 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Matthew 633 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/matthew-633-foundation-morg_25da00e5093240e2b868e44b1bcd8409
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