Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust
The Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust was a private foundation based in Deltaville, Virginia. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation merged into River Counties Foundation, a division of Community Foundation of Greater Richmond, in September 2023; it therefore appears to have wound down as a separate grantmaker.
Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust gave $39K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $39,050
- -8.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,789
- -1.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked final and reports its September 2023 merger, so this should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 559, Deltaville, VA 23043
Phone: (804) 776-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ivna ($13K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $43K (2022). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ivna Richmond, VA | General Purpose | $13,000 |
| Deltaville Community Association Deltaville, VA | General Purpose | $9,000 |
| Deltaville Maritime Museum Deltaville, VA | General Purpose | $6,800 |
| YMCA Hartfield, VA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Colonial Seaport Foundation Deltaville, VA | General Purpose | $750 |
| Deltaville Rescue Squad Deltaville, VA | General Purpose | $750 |
| Hartfield Volunteer Fire Dept Hartfield, VA | General Purpose | $750 |
| Lower Middlesex Fire Dept Deltaville, VA | General Purpose | $750 |
| Urbanna Volunteer Fire Dept Urbanna, VA | General Purpose | $750 |
| Humane Society Gloucester, VA | General Purpose | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $58,679 | $47,517 | $39,050 | 14 | $68,870 | $49,451 | — |
| 2022 | $1,688,523 | $75,576 | $61,847 | $42,600 | 15 | $42,600 | $59,393 | $68,870 |
| 2021 | $1,674,794 | $100,315 | $65,306 | $40,050 | 14 | $40,050 | $76,010 | $81,183 |
| 2020 | $1,417,459 | $23,819 | $65,251 | $38,950 | 14 | — | $20,358 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for community, maritime museum, YMCA, fire and rescue, library, and humane society organizations. For example, the Deltaville Community Association describes its mission as preserving Deltaville’s identity and enhancing quality of life through community initiatives and events. The Deltaville Maritime Museum says it acquires, documents, displays, and preserves materials important to Middlesex County and the lower Chesapeake Bay, with a special emphasis on boatbuilding and its effects.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $39,050. The median grant was $750; grants ranged from $500 to $13,000. Among its largest reported grants were $13,000 to IVNA, $9,000 to the Deltaville Community Association, $6,800 to the Deltaville Maritime Museum, and $4,000 to the YMCA. The listed grants were for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert P Brooks, Paul W Howle III, and John Koedel as trustees.
Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Koedel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul W. Howle III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 T Blackwood Foundation Trust
How much does Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust give each year?
Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust gave $39K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $43K across 15 grants.
What is Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's median grant in 2023 was $750, and its average grant was $2,789, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust give grants?
Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Deltaville, VA (6 grants) and Hartfield, VA (2 grants).
Does Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Ivna ($13,000), Deltaville Community Association ($9,000) and Deltaville Maritime Museum ($6,800), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for community, maritime museum, YMCA, fire and rescue, library, and humane society organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust?
The foundation stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's EIN?
Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7392066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Matthew T Blackwood Foundation Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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