Matzkin Foundation
The Matzkin Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Matzkin Foundation at a glance
In short: Matzkin Foundation gave $10K across 26 grants in 2020 (avg $401.346), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $10,435
- Grants made (2020)
- 26
- Average grant
- $401
- Median grant
- $200
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Matzkin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1901 Walnut Street No 3D, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 523-9858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matzkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Philadelphia Orchestra ($2K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2020, 67% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 14% to New York, 9% to the District of Columbia, 4% to Indiana, and 3% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 26 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various IRS 501(C)(3) Charities Various, PA | General purpose - 90+ charties, donations not greater than $200 each | $3,250 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Feeding America - Food Bank NYC New York, NY | General Purpose | $550 |
| Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $500 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $450 |
| Mara Elephant Project Carmel, IN | General Purpose | $400 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $350 |
| Rodeph Shalom Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $310 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Purpose | $300 |
| Humane Society Washington, DC | General Purpose | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $21,309 | $12,635 | $10,435 | 26 | $19,109 | $3,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matzkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included organizations addressing food insecurity, wildlife conservation, health services, and civil rights. For example, Philabundance describes its mission as driving hunger from communities and ending hunger; World Wildlife Fund says it works to conserve nature and reduce threats to life on Earth; and the Southern Poverty Law Center says it works to advance racial justice and human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $10,435. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,250, with a median grant of $200. Among the largest listed grants were $1,500 to the Philadelphia Orchestra, $550 to Feeding America – Food Bank NYC, $500 to the Philadelphia Foundation, and $450 to Philabundance. Other recipients included the Mara Elephant Project ($400), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($350), and Doctors Without Borders ($300).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rosalie Matzkin was listed as president on the 2020 filing.
Matzkin Foundation is led by Rosalie Matzkin, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Rosalie Matzkin
President
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Matzkin Foundation
How much does Matzkin Foundation give each year?
Matzkin Foundation gave $10K across 26 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Matzkin Foundation's typical grant size?
Matzkin Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $401, across 26 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matzkin Foundation give grants?
Matzkin Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Matzkin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Matzkin Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matzkin Foundation's largest grantees?
Matzkin Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Philadelphia Orchestra ($1,500), Feeding America - Food Bank NYC ($550) and Philadelphia Foundation ($500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Matzkin Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included organizations addressing food insecurity, wildlife conservation, health services, and civil rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matzkin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Matzkin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Matzkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Matzkin Foundation's EIN?
Matzkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2659502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Matzkin 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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