Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Tomball, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K.
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,843
- -96.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,922
- -87.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,922
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Tootsie Dog Rescue ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $367K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tootsie Dog Rescue Tomball, TX | Animal Welfare | $4,843 |
| Happy Hills Farm Granbury, TX | Faith Based for Children | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $5,843 | $5,843 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $5,843 | $150,019 | $188,347 | $185,359 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $44,171 | $100,610 | $367,643 | $366,858 | 8 | $545 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mary C. Matthews
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie E. Matthews
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation
How much does Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation give each year?
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2021 it gave $185K across 8 grants.
Where does Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation operate?
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation's EIN?
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews Great American Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6758512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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