Mattlin Foundation
The Mattlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. In 2024, it awarded 38 grants totaling $177,000, with grants supporting organizations including animal-rescue, Jewish community, civil-liberties, health, food-access, and environmental organizations.
Mattlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Mattlin Foundation gave $177K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,658
- +40.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $675,853
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mattlin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Jane E. Mattlin as the contact and says to submit written materials. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane E Mattlin
Mailing address: 241 South Parkview Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: (614) 252-5065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mattlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbus Dog Connection ($43K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 198 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 9% to recipients in Washington, D.C., 7% to New York, 4% to California, and 2% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mattlin Foundation gives
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (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 $123K (2019) to $177K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Dog Connection Columbus, OH | General Operating Fund | $43,000 |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation Columbus, OH | General Operating Fund | $35,000 |
| ACLU of Ohio Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Physicians Committee Washington, DC | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Bank Grove City, OH | General Operating Fund | $7,000 |
| Democracy Now New York, NY | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Last Chance Corral Athens, OH | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Columbus, OH | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Hunger Alliance Columbus, OH | General Operating Fund | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Operating Fund | $4,000 |
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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 | $675,853 | $70,553 | $180,547 | $177,000 | 38 | $177,000 | $71,249 | $202,279 |
| 2023 | $783,183 | $115,360 | $173,336 | $165,275 | 50 | $165,275 | $115,360 | $175,680 |
| 2022 | $883,542 | $112,448 | $178,075 | $175,000 | 59 | $175,000 | $112,448 | $164,496 |
| 2021 | $1,004,949 | $80,264 | $146,000 | $140,060 | 50 | $140,060 | $80,264 | $176,172 |
| 2020 | $1,090,847 | $68,957 | $150,700 | $136,050 | 1 | — | $68,957 | $140,463 |
| 2019 | $1,109,990 | $48,772 | $128,710 | $122,600 | 1 | — | $63,566 | $134,135 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Columbus Dog Connection says it rescues and finds homes for stray and homeless dogs and cats and works to address pet overpopulation. Columbus Jewish Foundation describes its mission as making Jewish life vibrant, safe, and accessible in Columbus, Israel, and around the world. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio says it promotes healthy and responsible decision-making about parenthood, relationships, and sexual health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $177,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $43,000, and the median grant was $2,000. The largest grants included $43,000 to Columbus Dog Connection and $35,000 to Columbus Jewish Foundation, both for general operating funds. Other notable awards included $10,000 each to ACLU of Ohio Foundation and Physicians Committee, and $7,000 to Mid Ohio Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane E. Mattlin and Richard I. Mattlin as trustees.
Mattlin Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane E. Mattlin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard I. Mattlin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Mattlin Foundation
How much does Mattlin Foundation give each year?
Mattlin Foundation gave $177K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 50 grants.
What is Mattlin Foundation's typical grant size?
Mattlin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,658, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mattlin Foundation give grants?
Mattlin Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were 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).
Does Mattlin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mattlin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mattlin Foundation's largest grantees?
Mattlin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Columbus Dog Connection ($43,000), Columbus Jewish Foundation ($35,000) and ACLU of Ohio Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mattlin Foundation?
Mattlin Foundation reported $676K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (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 Mattlin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Columbus Dog Connection says it rescues and finds homes for stray and homeless dogs and cats and works to address pet overpopulation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mattlin Foundation?
The filing lists Jane E. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mattlin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mattlin-foundation-morg_1353b7e5978749dba5d0d76d468a1f5f
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