Mattlin Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker COLUMBUS, OH EIN: 31-6027872

The Mattlin Foundation is a private foundation established in 1956 and based in Columbus, Ohio. It operates as a family foundation with a geographically diverse funding reach across the United States.

Key facts about Mattlin Foundation

EIN
31-6027872
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$177,000
Grants made (2024)
38
Average grant
$4,658
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$675,853
Primary geography
Ohio (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Mattlin Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mattlin Foundation's 38 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (75%), District of Columbia (9%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (14 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$676K

-13.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$177K

+7.1% YoY

Grant Count

38

-24.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+40.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mattlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 59 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant sizes range from $100 to $43,000, with a median grant amount of $2,000 and an average grant size of approximately $3,000.

Grant Range

s range from $100 to $43,000, with a median grant amount of $2,000 and an average grant size of approximately $3,000.

Average Grant

of approximately $3,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects in 21 cities across 14 states. Its funding reach includes major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as initiatives in California, Massachusetts, Ohio, and other states including CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, OR, and VA.

Grant Distribution by State

15states
+7 more states

Cities

ColumbusWashingtonNew YorkSan FranciscoClevelandPalm DesertAthensArlingtonBattle GroundDeerfieldDurhamGrove CityLexingtonManchesterPortlandBostonCambridgeFarmington HillsSt LouisTakoma Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):

  • Total assets: $675,853–$883,500
  • Total giving: $175,000–$177,000
  • Total revenues: $70,553–$115,360
  • Total expenses: $173,336–$180,547
  • Number of employees: 0

Investment Income:

  • Investment income and dividends: $71,249 (2024)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$99K$149K$199K201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$675,853$783,183$883,542
Revenue$70,553$115,360$112,448
Expenses$180,547$173,336$178,075
Qualifying Distributions$177,000$165,275$175,000
Net Investment Income$71,249$115,360$112,448
Distributable Amount$202,279$175,680$164,496

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$44K$89K$133K$177K1 grants20191 grants202050 grants202159 grants202250 grants202338 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Columbus Dog Connection$43KColumbus Jewish Foundation$35KAclu of Ohio Foundation$10KPhysicians Committee$10KMid Ohio Food Bank$7KDemocracy Now$5KLast Chance Corral$5KPlanned Parenthood of Gr…$5KChildren's Hunger Alliance$4KEnvironmental Defense Fund$4K

Grant Size Distribution

198 grants across all recorded years

197<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Columbus Dog Connection ($43,000), Columbus Jewish Foundation ($35,000), Aclu of Ohio Foundation ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
COLUMBUS DOG CONNECTION COLUMBUS, OHGENERAL OPERATING FUND$43,000
COLUMBUS JEWISH FOUNDATION COLUMBUS, OHGENERAL OPERATING FUND$35,000
ACLU OF OHIO FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OHGENERAL OPERATING FUND$10,000
PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING FUND$10,000
MID OHIO FOOD BANK GROVE CITY, OHGENERAL OPERATING FUND$7,000
DEMOCRACY NOW NEW YORK, NYGENERAL OPERATING FUND$5,000
LAST CHANCE CORRAL ATHENS, OHGENERAL OPERATING FUND$5,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO COLUMBUS, OHGENERAL OPERATING FUND$5,000
CHILDREN'S HUNGER ALLIANCE COLUMBUS, OHGENERAL OPERATING FUND$4,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING FUND$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by trustees:

  • Jane E. Mattlin
  • Richard I. Mattlin

Both trustees serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JANE E MATTLINTRUSTEE——
RICHARD I MATTLINTRUSTEE——

Contact Information

Address: 241 S Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1649

Phone: 614-557-4781

EIN: 31-6027872

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Mattlin Foundation?

The foundation made 59 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant sizes range from $100 to $43,000, with a median grant amount of $2,000 and an average grant size of approximately $3,000. Recent grantees include: • Columbus Dog Connection ($43,000 for general operating fund) • Columbus Jewish Foundation ($35,000 for general operating fund) • Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine ($10,000 for general operating fund) • ACLU of Ohio Foundation The foundation supports general operating fu…

Where does Mattlin Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports projects in 21 cities across 14 states. Its funding reach includes major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as initiatives in California, Massachusetts, Ohio, and other states including CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, OR, and VA.

What size grants does Mattlin Foundation award?

In 2024, Mattlin Foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $177K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mattlin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mattlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Mattlin Foundation's EIN?

Mattlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6027872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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