Reliance Matrix Foundation
Reliance Matrix Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It supports education in Pennsylvania, particularly in parts of Philadelphia, through arts education and innovative educational programs for students attending public schools in economically disadvantaged sections of the city.
Reliance Matrix Foundation at a glance
In short: Reliance Matrix Foundation gave $665K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $665,000
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,500
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,750
- Total assets
- $337,738
- +12.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reliance Matrix Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 Market Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (256) 256-3664
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reliance Matrix Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Philadelphia Museum of Art ($250K). Together the top 10 received $665K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 47 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its educational assistance is provided in Pennsylvania, namely parts of Philadelphia. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to Pennsylvania recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reliance Matrix Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $665K (2025) to $727K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $665K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $250,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $185,000 |
| The Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $100,000 |
| Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $55,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters Independence Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $37,500 |
| St Joe's Affirming Arts Program Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Chester County Futures Exton, PA | Educational Programs | $7,000 |
| KB Foundation King of Prussia, PA | Educational Programs | $7,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $7,000 |
| Mann Center Philadelphia, PA | Educational Programs | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,738 | $828,642 | $823,953 | $665,000 | 10 | $823,953 | $5,309 |
| 2024 | $300,388 | $830,355 | $827,476 | $675,500 | 9 | $827,476 | $7,022 |
| 2023 | $335,179 | $829,379 | $823,779 | $703,500 | 9 | $823,779 | $6,046 |
| 2022 | $286,393 | $824,298 | $823,586 | $707,500 | 9 | $823,586 | $965 |
| 2021 | $285,075 | $823,856 | $828,417 | $712,500 | 10 | — | $523 |
| 2020 | $283,906 | $823,975 | $823,818 | $726,500 | 8 | — | $642 |
| 2019 | $285,846 | $824,238 | $826,305 | $719,500 | 8 | — | $905 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides assistance in education in Pennsylvania, namely parts of Philadelphia, including arts education programs and innovative educational programs directed to students attending public schools in economically disadvantaged sections of Philadelphia.
Its 2025 grants supported educational programs at organizations including arts and cultural institutions, youth organizations, and student-support organizations. The Philadelphia Museum of Art describes its mission as encouraging support for and increasing public interest in the museum. The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra says it uses music education to foster character, discipline, commitment, and community among its diverse student population. KB Foundation says it builds adolescents’ developmental and social competencies in the Philadelphia area through educational, recreational, and hands-on learning. Chester County Futures says it connects students with opportunities, resources, and mentorship to support success in school and post-secondary life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $665,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $23,750. Each listed grant was for educational programs.
Among its 2025 grants were $250,000 to The Philadelphia Museum of Art, $185,000 to Philadelphia Ballet, $100,000 to The Philadelphia Zoo, $55,000 to Franklin Institute, and $37,500 to Big Brother Big Sisters Independence. Other awards included $10,000 to St Joe’s Affirming Arts Program; $7,000 each to Chester County Futures, KB Foundation, and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra; and $6,500 to Mann Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Fazzini as president; Charles T Denaro as secretary; Paul Van Haren as treasurer; Tammy E Salvadore as executive director; and Maria Shoemaker and Deborah Klose as directors.
Reliance Matrix Foundation is led by Tammy E. Salvadore, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tammy E. Salvadore
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$92K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Christopher Fazzini
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Klose
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Shoemaker
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles T. Denaro
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Van Haren
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $106K, to Tammy E Salvadore (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Reliance Matrix Foundation
How much does Reliance Matrix Foundation give each year?
Reliance Matrix Foundation gave $665K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $676K across 9 grants.
What is Reliance Matrix Foundation's typical grant size?
Reliance Matrix Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $23,750, and its average grant was $66,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reliance Matrix Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Reliance Matrix Foundation give grants?
Reliance Matrix Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants).
Does Reliance Matrix Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Reliance Matrix Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Programs" (10 grants).
Who are Reliance Matrix Foundation's largest grantees?
Reliance Matrix Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Philadelphia Museum of Art ($250,000), Philadelphia Ballet ($185,000) and The Philadelphia Zoo ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Reliance Matrix Foundation?
Reliance Matrix Foundation reported $338K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $829K.
What does Reliance Matrix Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides assistance in education in Pennsylvania, namely parts of Philadelphia, including arts education programs and innovative educational programs directed to students attending public schools in economically disadvantaged sections of Philadelphia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reliance Matrix Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reliance Matrix Foundation's EIN?
Reliance Matrix Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2711230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Reliance Matrix 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Reliance Matrix Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/reliance-matrix-foundation-morg_31b1dd7f1bcd4355be5a157863274a07
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