Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation
The Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. It supports qualified charitable organizations working to enrich the community, with stated interests in the arts, sciences, and health and human services in San Diego.
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation at a glance
In short: Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation gave $315K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $315,000
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,688
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,046,367
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says interested organizations should first contact the Foundation to discuss whether they may qualify for its current funding parameters. Organizations considered eligible must submit an online Letter of Interest of no more than three pages; it must describe how outcomes will be measured and any measurable results achieved to date. The Foundation says attendance or enrollment alone does not count as an outcome. The board normally reviews Letters of Interest within 6–12 weeks and may decline the request, invite a formal application, or, in limited circumstances, award a grant based on the Letter of Interest. The stated eligibility guidelines require more than one year of operation in San Diego County and no religious or political affiliation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3535 1St Avenue Unit 6B, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 865-8311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation
Who Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vista Hill Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 70 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that grant funds must be used in San Diego County. All 2024 grant dollars listed in the filing went to recipients in California, including organizations in San Diego, Oceanside, Spring Valley, and Vista.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2020) to $315K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $315K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Hill Foundation San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The San Diego River Park Foundation San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| YWCA of San Diego County San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Access Youth Academy San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Artsbusxpress San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Network Inc Spring Valley, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| United Way of San Diego County San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Veterans Association of North County Oceanside, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,046,367 | $461,961 | $482,347 | $315,000 | 16 | $376,448 | $355,760 | $258,392 |
| 2023 | $4,066,753 | $162,346 | $398,205 | $240,000 | 17 | $299,107 | $62,909 | $242,771 |
| 2022 | $4,304,526 | $42,091 | $389,847 | $235,000 | 10 | $288,065 | $25,999 | $251,342 |
| 2021 | $4,652,282 | $399,600 | $396,649 | $265,000 | 15 | $302,474 | $311,625 | $275,630 |
| 2020 | $4,649,332 | $399,834 | $326,404 | $235,000 | 12 | — | $197,481 | $242,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation reported a distributable amount of $258K 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
The Foundation’s stated mission is to continue Peggy and Robert Matthews’s legacy of supporting the arts, sciences, and health and human services in San Diego. It says its interests are purposefully broad and that it supports qualified charitable organizations that enrich and improve the community.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Vista Hill Foundation describes its work as providing mental and behavioral health, educational, and social services. The San Diego River Park Foundation says it supports community groups working to restore and enhance the San Diego River. YWCA of San Diego County describes work to help individuals and families escape domestic violence and homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency. ArtsBusXpress says it provides transportation for students to arts and sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 16 grants totaling $315,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest were $40,000 to Vista Hill Foundation and $25,000 each to San Diego Parks Foundation, The San Diego River Park Foundation, and YWCA of San Diego County. The listed 2024 grants were all to California recipients; the grants shown were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Stocker as president, director, and secretary; Anthony Maus as treasurer and director; and Sandra Maas, Elaine Hall, and Steve Pitchkolan as directors. The Foundation’s website also lists Dominic Cooper as a board member and identifies Diane Stocker as executive director.
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation is led by Diane Stocker, President, Director & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Stocker
President, Director & Secretary
President & Director → President, Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Anthony Maus
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Maas
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pitchkolan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anita Norton (2020) — Secretary & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Diane Stocker (President, Director, Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation
How much does Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation give each year?
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation gave $315K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $240K across 17 grants.
What is Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation's typical grant size?
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,688, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation give grants?
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (12 grants).
Does Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation's largest grantees?
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vista Hill Foundation ($40,000), San Diego Parks Foundation ($25,000) and The San Diego River Park Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation?
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $376K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $258K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to continue Peggy and Robert Matthews’s legacy of supporting the arts, sciences, and health and human services in San Diego. It says its interests are purposefully broad and that it supports qualified charitable organizations that enrich and improve the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation's EIN?
Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1261784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peggy and Robert Matthews 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 years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peggy-and-robert-matthews-foundation-morg_09a8ce213c2c44b09be6806905a9ba38
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