Matthews Family Foundation
Matthews Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Marietta, Georgia. In 2024, it gave $517,000 through 20 grants to charitable organizations working in areas including brain injury care, international aid, child and family services, and religious and youth programs.
Matthews Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Matthews Family Foundation gave $517K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Georgia. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $517,000
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,850
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,511,986
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (52% 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 Matthews Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1600 Kenview Drive, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 422-7520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthews Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jimmy Simpson Foundation ($49K). Together the top 10 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 129 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 17% to Colorado, 10% to North Carolina, 8% to Indiana, and 6% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Matthews Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2019) to $545K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jimmy Simpson Foundation Rock Spring, GA | Committed to providing compassionate care for individuals living with brain injuries | $49,143 |
| Hospitals for Humanity Decatur, GA | Dedicated to providing free open-heart surgeries to children with congenital heart defects in africa | $44,229 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Christian child sponsorship organization working to release children from poverty by meeting their right-now and long-term needs in partnership with the local church | $39,314 |
| Destiny Rescue Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Rescue children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and equip them to stay free | $39,314 |
| Salvation Army Norcross, GA | Preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Help meet the needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disaster, and other crises | $30,000 |
| The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | Focused on developing disciples person-by-person-by-person and encouraging spiritual growth across life stages | $30,000 |
| Safe Harbor Brunswick, GA | Dedicated to serving children, families, and individuals who have been abused, abandoned or neglected; who are homeless or have run away from home, and who are otherwise at risk or feel threatened | $25,000 |
| Covenant Care Services Macon, GA | Christian adoption and counseling agency working primarily with birthmothers and families in Georgia. | $22,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children Youth & Families Black Mountain, NC | Mission is to glorify god by caring for children, youth, and families | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,511,986 | $1,098,386 | $599,986 | $517,000 | 20 | $517,000 | $1,070,606 | $582,513 |
| 2023 | $9,013,586 | $497,091 | $649,837 | $545,000 | 23 | $545,000 | $437,661 | $518,364 |
| 2022 | $9,166,332 | $814,532 | $610,945 | $545,000 | 30 | $545,000 | $294,343 | $539,185 |
| 2021 | $8,962,745 | $1,283,914 | $550,613 | $480,000 | 22 | $480,000 | $1,237,010 | $551,743 |
| 2020 | $8,229,444 | $931,535 | $527,591 | $470,000 | 34 | — | $856,946 | $475,930 |
| 2019 | $7,825,500 | $552,619 | $510,068 | $450,000 | 23 | — | $503,006 | $468,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matthews Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $583K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The Jimmy Simpson Foundation says it provides care for the brain injury community, including long-term care facilities and family support groups. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by crises around the world. Covenant Care Services says it is a faith-based adoption agency serving birthmothers and adoptive families in Georgia, while Ekisa Ministries says it serves children with disabilities in Uganda so they can thrive in families and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $517,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $49,143, with a median of $20,000. Its largest grants included $49,143 to The Jimmy Simpson Foundation, $44,229 to Hospitals for Humanity, and $39,314 each to Compassion International and Destiny Rescue Inc.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert E Matthews, Matthew D Burton, Luke Doran Burton, Michael Scott Matthews, and William Robert Burton as trustees.
Matthews Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert E. Matthews
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Burton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Doran Burton
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Scott Matthews
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Robert Burton
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dianne S. Matthews (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Matthews Family Foundation
How much does Matthews Family Foundation give each year?
Matthews Family Foundation gave $517K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $545K across 23 grants.
What is Matthews Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Matthews Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,850, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matthews Family Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does Matthews Family Foundation give grants?
Matthews Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (17%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does Matthews Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Matthews Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matthews Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Matthews Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Jimmy Simpson Foundation ($49,143), Hospitals for Humanity ($44,229) and Compassion International ($39,314), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matthews Family Foundation?
Matthews Family Foundation reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $517K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $583K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Matthews Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The Jimmy Simpson Foundation says it provides care for the brain injury community, including long-term care facilities and family support groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthews Family Foundation?
Matthews Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Matthews Family Foundation's EIN?
Matthews Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-7044368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Matthews Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Matthews Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/matthews-family-foundation-morg_a102d87f47e54f75955eda0bee37ec0e
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