Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Gainesville, FL EIN: 87-3267870

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Gainesville, Florida. In its 2024 filing, the foundation said its exempt purpose is to assist low-income communities and the schools located in them, and to battle hunger and homelessness.

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc gave $56K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$55,837
-10.2% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
14
-36.4% vs 2024
Average grant
$3,988
+41.1% vs 2024
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$961,731
-7.4% vs 2024
Primary geography
Florida (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.

How to apply to Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 5200 Nw 43Rd St Ste 102-200, Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: (352) 224-9670

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Mote Marine Laboratory - Sarasota FL: $11KMote Marine Laboratory -Sarasota FL$11KGrace Gainesville Homeless Organization: $5KGrace Gainesville HomelessOrganization$5KGreat Salt Lake Collaborative: $5KGreat Salt Lake Collaborative$5KCoral Restoration Foundation: $5KCoral Restoration Foundation$5KArizona State University Foundation: $5KArizona State UniversityFoundation$5KFoster Love: $5KFoster Love$5KGainesville Fisher House Foundation: $5KGainesville Fisher HouseFoundation$5KSt Josephs Indian School: $5KSt Josephs Indian School$5KDaughters of the American Revolutions - NSDAR Fund: $3KDaughters of the AmericanRevolutions - NSDAR Fund$3KAmerican Online Giving Foundation: $3KAmerican Online GivingFoundation$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was Mote Marine Laboratory - Sarasota FL ($11K). Together the top 10 received $52K.

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

54<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (59%), Hawaii (16%), Utah (8%), and South Dakota (8%). The filing also reports 3% going to recipients in Washington, DC.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

GainesvilleChamberlainHonoluluKeaauKahuluiTavernierWashingtonBreaMagnaSarasotaTampaWaianaeBooneInvernessJacksonvilleLighthouse PointMiamiNew YorkNewarkOrlando

How Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc gives

  • 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 1761% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K3 grants2022 15 grants2023 22 grants2024 14 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $62K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $56K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mote Marine Laboratory - Sarasota FL Sarasota, FLCash Contribution$11,000
Grace Gainesville Homeless Organization Gainesville, FLCash Contribution$5,175
Great Salt Lake Collaborative Magna, UTCash Contribution$5,113
Coral Restoration Foundation Tavernier, FLCash Contribution$5,000
Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZCash Contribution$5,000
Foster Love Brea, CACash Contribution$5,000
Gainesville Fisher House Foundation Gainesville, FLCash Contribution$5,000
St Josephs Indian School Chamberlain, SDCash Contribution$5,000
Daughters of the American Revolutions - NSDAR Fund Washington, DCCash Contribution$3,080
American Online Giving Foundation Newark, DECash Contribution$3,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$961,731$70,679$147,996$55,83714$55,837$67,479$54,392
2024$1,039,048$80,113$203,508$62,20422$62,204$68,366$58,258
2023$1,162,443$-19,195$88,586$42,45415$57,454$31,066$57,035
2022$1,270,224$-4,243$17,968$3,0003$3,000$32,845$60,165

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — 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 2024 filing describes its purpose as assisting low-income communities and their schools, and battling hunger and homelessness. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations working in areas including housing, counseling, domestic violence services, and support for children.

For example, Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation says its mission is to improve quality of life and economic opportunities, with a focus on affordable, sustainable housing for low-income families. Gainesville Community Counseling Center says it provides mental health and developmental services. Women in Distress of Broward County describes its work as stopping domestic violence through intervention, education, and advocacy. These are the grantees’ stated missions.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $62,204. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,387, with a median of $2,026. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 14 grants totaling $55,837.

Among the largest reported grants were $10,387 to Coral Restoration Foundation, $5,338 to Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation, $5,182 to Grace Gainesville Homeless Organization, $5,113 to Great Salt Lake Collaborative, and $5,000 each to Hawaii Community Foundation and St Josephs Indian School. Other grants included $3,737 to Mote Marine Laboratory, $2,310 to Alive Church, and $2,098 to Mid-Florida Homeless Coalition.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Susan Kay Matthew as president and chair of the board; Amy Jackson, Danielle Sweeney, and Lenore Matthew as directors; Simon Taylor as secretary; and Jennifer Johnson as treasurer and director.

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc is led by Susan Kay Matthew, President & Chair Bod on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Susan Kay Matthew

    President & Chair Bod

    On filings since 2022

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Jackson

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Danielle Sweeney

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Johnson

    Treasurer & Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lenore Matthew

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Simon Taylor

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc

How much does Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc give each year?

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc gave $56K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 22 grants.

What is Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,988, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc give grants?

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (9%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, FL (3 grants).

Does Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Contribution" (14 grants).

Who are Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mote Marine Laboratory - Sarasota FL ($11,000), Grace Gainesville Homeless Organization ($5,175) and Great Salt Lake Collaborative ($5,113), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc?

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc reported $962K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its purpose as assisting low-income communities and their schools, and battling hunger and homelessness. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations working in areas including housing, counseling, domestic violence services, and support for children. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc's EIN?

Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3267870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Does Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

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

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

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Susan Kay Matthew Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/susan-kay-matthew-foundation-inc-morg_07f1cfd0880c4bd1b8e2e445112d50f4

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