Matz Warner Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Denver, CO EIN: 54-6676431

The Matz Warner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. It reported $62,950 in grants to 21 organizations in filing year 2024. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Key facts about Matz Warner Family Foundation

In short: Matz Warner Family Foundation gave $63K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Colorado. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
54-6676431
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$62,950
Grants made (2024)
21
Average grant
$2,998
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024)
Total assets
$958,613
Primary geography
Colorado (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$959K

+1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$63K

-58.2% YoY

Grant Count

21

+5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-60.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matz Warner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Matz Warner Family Foundation open to new grantees?

10%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $375 first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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 included support for Jewish community organizations, organizations addressing antisemitism and hate, education, children’s health, and hunger relief. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation mission.

For example, JEWISHColorado describes its mission as convening, connecting, investing in, and protecting Jewish life in Colorado, Israel, and around the world. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Children’s Hospital Colorado says it works to improve children’s health through patient care, education, research, and advocacy.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $62,950. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (36%), New York (28%), Maryland (18%), Virginia (8%), and the District of Columbia (6%).

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreNew YorkDenverWashingtonAuroraTopekaAnnapolisBooneVirginia BeachChapell HillEast TroyEvanstonPhiladephiaChapel HillLake Nebagamon

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K21 grants2020 20 grants2021 21 grants2022 20 grants2023 21 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2022) to $151K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $63K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Jewishcolorado: $15KJewishcolorado$15KFriends of Israel Defense Forces: $10KFriends of Israel DefenseForces$10KSt John's College: $8KSt John's College$8KTidewater Jewish Foundation: $5KTidewater Jewish Foundation$5KChildren's Hospital Colorado: $5KChildren's Hospital Colorado$5KAnti-Defamation League: $4KAnti-Defamation League$4KBirthright Israel Foundation: $3KBirthright Israel Foundation$3KMazon a Jewish Response to Hunger: $3KMazon a Jewish Response toHunger$3KThe Associated Jewish Community Federation: $3KThe Associated JewishCommunity Federation$3KUniversity of Colorado Hospital Foundation: $3KUniversity of ColoradoHospital Foundation$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Jewishcolorado ($15K). Together the top 10 received $57K.

Grant Size Distribution

103 grants across all recorded years

102<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 103 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewishcolorado Denver, COTo Further Support Organization$15,000
Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NYTo Further Support Organization$10,000
St John's College Annapolis, MDWilbur Matz Annual Scholarship Fund$7,500
Tidewater Jewish Foundation Virginia Beach, VAJune and Oscar Warner Fund$5,000
Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, COTo Further Support Organization$5,000
Anti-Defamation League New York, NYProgram Support$3,500
Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NYTo Further Support Organization$3,000
Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger Washington, DCTo Further Support Organization$3,000
The Associated Jewish Community Federation Baltimore, MDTo Further Support Organization$2,500
University of Colorado Hospital Foundation Aurora, COTo Further Support Organization$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $958,613 $124,284 $79,678 $62,950 21
2023 $946,731 $197,141 $161,201 $150,550 20
2022 $1,116,892 $98,016 $59,385 $48,950 21
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$958,613$946,731$1,116,892
Revenue$124,284$197,141$98,016
Expenses$79,678$161,201$59,385
Qualifying Distributions$62,950$150,550$48,950
Net Investment Income$89,691$36,356$89,276
Distributable Amount$63,754$56,091$59,958

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Robert Matz and Peggy L. Warner as trustees.

Matz Warner Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Peggy L. Warner

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Matz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 416 Columbine Street, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (410) 347-8787

Frequently asked questions about Matz Warner Family Foundation

How much does Matz Warner Family Foundation give each year?

Matz Warner Family Foundation gave $63K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 20 grants.

What is Matz Warner Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Matz Warner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,998, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matz Warner Family Foundation that year got $375 on average.

Where does Matz Warner Family Foundation give grants?

Matz Warner Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Maryland (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants), Aurora, CO (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).

Does Matz Warner Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Matz Warner Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Support Organization" (18 grants).

Who are Matz Warner Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Matz Warner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewishcolorado ($15,000), Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($10,000) and St John's College ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Matz Warner Family Foundation?

Matz Warner Family Foundation reported $959K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (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 Matz Warner Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, organizations addressing antisemitism and hate, education, children’s health, and hunger relief. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Matz Warner Family Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Matz Warner Family Foundation's EIN?

Matz Warner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6676431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Matz Warner Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

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

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