The Cooper Matthews Foundation

AUSTIN, TX EIN: 36-4922870

The Cooper Matthews Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas, established in 2019. Operating with no employees, the foundation functions as a grantmaking organization that provides operational support to nonprofits primarily in Texas, with some activity in California and Pennsylvania.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.5M

+3.7% YoY

Grant Count

-10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$54K

+15.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Youth Development
Recreation and Sports

Grantmaking

The foundation made 15 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $150,000 to $550,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with some grantmaking activity in California and Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $3.9M (81%)

California $387K (8%)

Pennsylvania $130K (3%)

Wyoming $120K (2%)

New Hampshire $120K (2%)

Kansas $95K (2%)

Massachusetts $36K (1%)

Virginia $20K (0%)

+6 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Kansas Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Wyoming

Cities

ABILENEACTONALEXANDRIAAUSTINBELLAIREBOSTONHOUSTONIRVINGJACKSONLAWRENCELOS ANGELESLOUISVILLENEW YORKROCHESTERSAN CLEMENTESAN DIEGOSEDONAVENICEWASHINGTONWEST CHESTER

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Assets: $13,866,593
Total Revenues: $2,031,287
Total Expenses: $1,885,913
Investment Income and Dividends: $524,380

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $14,792,277
Total Giving: $1,458,809

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Explore Austin ($374,000), Central Austin Hockey Association ($350,000), The Meaning Foundation ($225,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
4ATX FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$25,000
AMIGOS OF COSTA RICA WEST CHESTER, PA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$36,845
BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$35,000
BOSTON UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI BOSTON, MA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$999
BREWSTER ACADEMY WOLFEBORO, NH	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$35,000
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE IRVING, TX	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$100,000
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS NEW YORK, NY	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$2,065
CENTRAL AUSTIN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ABILENE, TX	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$350,000
DAWGS LACROSSE CLUB VENICE, CA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$5,000
DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

James A Matthews - President (as of November 2024)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES AMATTHEWS	PRESIDENT	—	—
MARY CLARE MATTHEWS	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	—	—
CLIVE DEMMONS	TREASURER	—	—
JACKSON MATTHEWS	ADVISORY DIRECTOR	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 3703 Eastledge Drive Austin, TX 78731-5813

EIN: 36-4922870

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Cooper Matthews Foundation fund?

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Youth Development • Recreation and Sports

How do I apply for a grant from The Cooper Matthews Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 15 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $150,000 to $550,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Explore Austin: $338,200 (Operational Support) • Central Austin Hockey Association: $330,000 (Operational Support) • Meaning Foundation: $125,000 (Operational Support) • The Flatwater Foundation: $70,000 (Operational Support) The foundation provides operational support to its grantees rather than project-specific funding.

Where does The Cooper Matthews Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with some grantmaking activity in California and Pennsylvania.

What size grants does The Cooper Matthews Foundation award?

In 2024, The Cooper Matthews Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Cooper Matthews Foundation's EIN?

The Cooper Matthews Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4922870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.