Matthew Six Ten Foundation
Matthew Six Ten Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheaton, Illinois. In 2024, it gave $554,830 in grants to 32 organizations, including churches, schools, ministries, and other nonprofits.
Matthew Six Ten Foundation at a glance
In short: Matthew Six Ten Foundation gave $809K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $808,786
- +45.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,509
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,606,744
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (10 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Matthew Six Ten 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: 301 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 868-7117
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew Six Ten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvest Bible Chapel ($325K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 151 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The next-largest state shares were Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Colorado, at 6% each, followed by Wisconsin at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Matthew Six Ten Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 33 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 219% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 514% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2020) to $809K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Bible Chapel Rolling Meadows, IL | General | $325,000 |
| Entrusted Ministries Algonquin, IL | General | $75,000 |
| Clapham School Wheaton, IL | General | $60,000 |
| Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | General | $50,000 |
| Wheaton Christian Grammar School Winfield, IL | General | $40,000 |
| Liberti Fishtown Church Philadelphia, PA | General | $35,000 |
| Decision Point Whittier, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Kanakuk Ministries Branson, MO | General | $25,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries Carol Stream, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | General | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,606,744 | $775,315 | $833,969 | $808,786 | 33 | $833,969 | $775,315 | $162,175 |
| 2024 | $2,666,205 | $680,533 | $570,756 | $554,830 | 32 | $570,756 | $436,021 | $138,457 |
| 2023 | $2,555,771 | $558,427 | $508,178 | $494,394 | 39 | $494,394 | — | $128,292 |
| 2022 | $2,713,871 | $417,218 | $287,231 | $253,700 | 23 | $253,700 | $321,336 | $121,939 |
| 2021 | $2,271,742 | $312,153 | $481,974 | $471,604 | 24 | $471,604 | $850,679 | $176,737 |
| 2020 | $1,579,733 | $106,876 | $245,357 | $237,000 | 19 | — | $52,969 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matthew Six Ten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Luis Palau Association describes its mission as “Proclaiming the Good News, Uniting the Church, and Impacting Cities Worldwide.” Wheaton Academy says it provides an educational program characterized by biblical values and traditional educational standards. Outreach Community Ministries says it works to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $554,830. Grant amounts ranged from $239 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants included $200,000 to Harvest Bible Chapel, $50,000 to Clapham School, and $35,000 each to Liberti Fishtown Church and the Luis Palau Association. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Entrusted Ministries, $24,000 to Wheaton Academy, and $20,200 to Outreach Community Ministries. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 33 grants totaling $808,786.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Southard Jr as president, Julie Southard as secretary, and Kathy Meyer as treasurer.
Matthew Six Ten Foundation is led by John Southard Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Southard Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Southard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Meyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Southard Sr. (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Six Ten Foundation
How much does Matthew Six Ten Foundation give each year?
Matthew Six Ten Foundation gave $809K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $555K across 32 grants.
What is Matthew Six Ten Foundation's typical grant size?
Matthew Six Ten Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,509, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matthew Six Ten Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Matthew Six Ten Foundation give grants?
Matthew Six Ten Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (6%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheaton, IL (5 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants), Carol Stream, IL (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Matthew Six Ten Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Matthew Six Ten Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matthew Six Ten Foundation's largest grantees?
Matthew Six Ten Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harvest Bible Chapel ($325,000), Entrusted Ministries ($75,000) and Clapham School ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Matthew Six Ten Foundation?
Matthew Six Ten Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $834K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Matthew Six Ten Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Luis Palau Association describes its mission as “Proclaiming the Good News, Uniting the Church, and Impacting Cities Worldwide.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew Six Ten 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 Six Ten Foundation's EIN?
Matthew Six Ten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5826657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Matthew Six Ten Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Matthew Six Ten Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/matthew-six-ten-foundation-morg_f0ec10dbff7d45999173cc46642fabfa
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