Matthew P Henn Foundation
The Matthew P Henn Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient, with the largest listed grants going to organizations in Bellevue.
Matthew P Henn Foundation at a glance
In short: Matthew P Henn Foundation gave $22K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,729
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,975
- -22.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $256,236
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Matthew P Henn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 108Th Ave Ne Suite 2400, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (206) 890-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew P Henn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Interlake Boosters ($8K). Together the top 9 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining shares went to Texas (6%), South Dakota (5%), Virginia (1%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Matthew P Henn Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interlake Boosters Bellevue, WA | Charity Support | $7,554 |
| Rainier Athletes Bellevue, WA | Charity Support | $5,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Young Life Bellevue, WA | Charity Support | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Charity Support | $1,200 |
| Jubilee Reach Bellevue, WA | Charity support | $1,000 |
| Bothell High School Boys Basketball Bothell, WA | Charity Support | $475 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Charity Support | $200 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charity Support | $200 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Charity Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,236 | $34,759 | $27,441 | $21,729 | 11 | $21,729 | $5,694 | $16,205 |
| 2024 | $248,918 | $21,922 | $25,637 | $20,400 | 8 | $20,400 | $1,880 | $14,489 |
| 2023 | $252,633 | $16,969 | $22,248 | $17,189 | 9 | $17,189 | $1,758 | $11,786 |
| 2022 | $259,012 | $-157,497 | $25,717 | $18,500 | 7 | $18,500 | — | $11,166 |
| 2021 | $441,125 | $-76,890 | $20,835 | $15,030 | 7 | $18,504 | — | $18,404 |
| 2020 | $538,851 | $57,296 | $22,118 | $16,500 | 5 | — | $53,120 | $21,910 |
| 2019 | $502,359 | $212,897 | $20,509 | $14,761 | 7 | — | $9,304 | $15,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matthew P Henn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth athletics, charitable organizations, a student scholarship, student tuition and expenses, and other charitable purposes.
Among its grantees, Rainier Athletes says its mission is to affirm young people’s sense of belonging by connecting them with teachers, families, mentors, and coaches. Jubilee REACH says it works to bring healing, build community, and transform the lives of students and families in Bellevue. The American Heart Association describes its mission as being a force for longer, healthier lives, and Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $21,729 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,554, with a median of $1,000.
Notable grants included $7,554 to Interlake Boosters and $5,000 to Rainier Athletes, both in Bellevue; $3,000 to an individual recipient for a student scholarship; $2,000 to Young Life in Bellevue; and $1,200 to the American Heart Association in Dallas. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to an individual recipient Indian School and Jubilee REACH, and $475 to Bothell High School Boys Basketball.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew P Henn as President and Director, Cami L Aksdal as Secretary and Director, and Stephen Brazier as Vice President and Director.
Matthew P Henn Foundation is led by Matthew P Henn, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew P Henn
President & Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cami L Aksdal
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Brazier
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 P Henn Foundation
How much does Matthew P Henn Foundation give each year?
Matthew P Henn Foundation gave $22K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is Matthew P Henn Foundation's typical grant size?
Matthew P Henn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,975, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matthew P Henn Foundation give grants?
Matthew P Henn Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, WA (4 grants).
Does Matthew P Henn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Matthew P Henn Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity Support" (9 grants).
Who are Matthew P Henn Foundation's largest grantees?
Matthew P Henn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Interlake Boosters ($7,554), Rainier Athletes ($5,000) and Young Life ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Matthew P Henn Foundation?
Matthew P Henn Foundation reported $256K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Matthew P Henn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth athletics, charitable organizations, a student scholarship, student tuition and expenses, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew P Henn Foundation?
The foundation 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 P Henn Foundation's EIN?
Matthew P Henn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3716453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Matthew P Henn 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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