Matthews Family Foundation

MARIETTA, GA EIN: 27-7044368

Matthews Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Marietta, Georgia. The foundation operates under the leadership of Robert Matthews as trustee and holds tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization since June 2012.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.5M

+5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$517K

-5.1% YoY

Grant Count

-13.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+9.1% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities focus on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, Colorado, and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $1.3M (52%)

Colorado $349K (14%)

Texas $252K (10%)

North Carolina $190K (7%)

Nevada $65K (3%)

Minnesota $50K (2%)

Alabama $45K (2%)

Indiana $39K (2%)

+11 more states

States

Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Mississippi North Carolina Nevada Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AcworthAlbert LeaAlpharettaAthensAtlantaAustinBlack MountainBlackshearBoazBooneBostonBridgevilleBrunswickCartersvilleColorado SpringsColumbiaDadevilleDallasDecaturFayetteville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $9,511,986
Total Annual Giving: $517,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,511,986	$9,013,586	$9,166,332
Revenue	$1,098,386	$497,091	$814,532
Expenses	$599,986	$649,837	$610,945
Qualifying Distributions	$517,000	$545,000	$545,000
Net Investment Income	$1,070,606	$437,661	$294,343
Distributable Amount	$582,513	$518,364	$539,185

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

129 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Jimmy Simpson Foundation ($49,143), Hospitals for Humanity ($44,229), Compassion International ($39,314).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILIES BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC	MISSION IS TO GLORIFY GOD BY CARING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES	$20,000
CLUB BEYOND MILITARY COMMUNITY YOUTH MINISTRIES COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	MENTORING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE HARD CHALLENGES OF ADOLESCENCE, PROVIDING POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND EXHIBITING CHRIST-LIKE BEHAVIOR	$20,000
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
COVENANT CARE SERVICES MACON, GA	CHRISTIAN ADOPTION AND COUNSELING AGENCY WORKING PRIMARILY WITH BIRTHMOTHERS AND FAMILIES IN GEORGIA.	$22,000
DESTINY RESCUE INC FORT WAYNE, IN	RESCUE CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EQUIP THEM TO STAY FREE	$39,314
EKISA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC LAS VEGAS, NV	IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN UGANDA	$20,000
HOSPITALS FOR HUMANITY DECATUR, GA	DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FREE OPEN-HEART SURGERIES TO CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS IN AFRICA	$44,229
LIVE 2540 CARTERSVILLE, GA	RESTORE HEALTH AND RENEW HOPE FOR LIBERIA'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN THROUGH MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, DISCIPLESHIP, AND EDUCATION	$20,000
MENTORING FOR LEADERSHIP MARIETTA, GA	MENTORING STUDENTS THAT MAY BE LACKING THE SUPPORT OF A CONSISTENT ROLE MODEL TO HELP THEM REACH GRADUATION AND BEYOND, TO THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR GOALS	$20,000
MERCY SHIPS GARDEN VALLEY, TX	ASSIST IN DEPLOYING HOSPTIAL SHIPS TO REACH PEOPLE WHO LACK ACCESS TO MEDIAL CARE	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Robert Matthews serves as trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT E MATTHEWS	TRUSTEE	1	—
MATTHEW D BURTON	TRUSTEE	1	—
LUKE DORAN BURTON	TRUSTEE	1	—
MICHAEL SCOTT MATTHEWS	TRUSTEE	1	—
WILLIAM ROBERT BURTON	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Matthews Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Matthews Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $49,143. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $517,000 in grants based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024). **Recent Activity:** The foundation made a $20,000 grant to Marietta Mentoring for Leadership Program in 2024 to support mentoring students who may lack consistent role models, helping them reach graduation and beyond to fulfill their goals.

Where does Matthews Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, Colorado, and Texas.

What size grants does Matthews Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Matthews Family Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $517K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Matthews Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Matthews Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $583K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.