Matthew 7 Foundation
Matthew 7 Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $56,109 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio and other states.
Matthew 7 Foundation at a glance
In short: Matthew 7 Foundation gave $56K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,109
- +103.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,301
- +103.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,696,105
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Matthew 7 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: 4996 Calgary Court, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Phone: (513) 678-0508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew 7 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lords Gym Ministries ($13K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Ohio 73%, Georgia 17%, New York 3%, Tennessee 2%, and Illinois 2%. The listed grants also included a $1,100 grant to JPT Movement in Houston, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Matthew 7 Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) 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 $568; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $510 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1406% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lords Gym Ministries Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $13,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Program | $9,605 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $7,000 |
| Crossroads Community Church Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $6,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $4,000 |
| St Joseph Home Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $3,034 |
| City Gospel Mission Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $3,000 |
| JumpStart Ohio Lebanon, OH | General Program | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Program | $1,200 |
| United Breast Cancer Huntington, NY | General Program | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,696,105 | $134,407 | $72,478 | $56,109 | 17 | $58,255 | $79,569 | $40,142 |
| 2024 | $1,510,486 | $101,117 | $44,518 | $27,628 | 17 | $30,593 | $57,690 | $37,921 |
| 2023 | $1,399,362 | $118,166 | $26,826 | $12,317 | 10 | $13,709 | $35,811 | $36,634 |
| 2022 | $1,203,297 | $914,782 | $10,268 | $3,725 | 5 | $5,832 | $5,606 | $9,581 |
| 2021 | $350,000 | $350,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matthew 7 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cancer services, housing, residential and habilitation services for people with developmental disabilities, re-entry services, and religious education and support. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s own.
For example, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. St Joseph Home describes its work as providing residential and habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $56,109. Grants ranged from $250 to $13,000, with a median of $1,200.
Largest reported grants included $13,000 to Lords Gym Ministries, $9,605 to the American Cancer Society, $7,000 to Habitat for Humanity, $6,000 to Crossroads Community Church, and $4,000 to Ronald McDonald House. Each was listed for general program purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matthew 7 Foundation is led by Marvin D Mallaley, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marvin D Mallaley
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon S Heffernan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie J Mallaley
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 7 Foundation
How much does Matthew 7 Foundation give each year?
Matthew 7 Foundation gave $56K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 17 grants.
What is Matthew 7 Foundation's typical grant size?
Matthew 7 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $3,301, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matthew 7 Foundation that year got $568 on average.
Where does Matthew 7 Foundation give grants?
Matthew 7 Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants).
Does Matthew 7 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Matthew 7 Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matthew 7 Foundation's largest grantees?
Matthew 7 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lords Gym Ministries ($13,000), American Cancer Society ($9,605) and Habitat for Humanity ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Matthew 7 Foundation?
Matthew 7 Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Matthew 7 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cancer services, housing, residential and habilitation services for people with developmental disabilities, re-entry services, and religious education and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew 7 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 7 Foundation's EIN?
Matthew 7 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3355478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Matthew 7 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Matthew 7 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/matthew-7-foundation-morg_8b1c580163f14674b4f1933229fe5e16
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