The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools, performing arts groups, a college, a cultural institution, and a community rescue squad.
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation gave $891K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state New Jersey. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $891,000
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,911
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,135,496
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (18 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (39% 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 The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evanston Northwestern Healthcare ($125K). Together the top 10 received $627K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 244 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (39%), Illinois (24%), and California (14%), followed by New York (9%) and Connecticut (7%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 55 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $765K (2021) to $891K (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $891K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Evanston, IL | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| McCarter Theatre Company Princeton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $102,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School Winnetka, IL | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Gill St Bernards School Gladstone, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra Inc Princeton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The YWCA of Princeton Inc Princeton, NJ | Breast Cancer Resource Center Construction Fund | $50,000 |
| Wells College Aurora, NY | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| California Alumni Association Berkeley, CA | MLM Achievement Award Fund | $40,000 |
| Pacific Battleship Center San Pedro, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Rumsey Hall School Incorporated Washington DT, CT | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
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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 | $13,135,496 | $1,194,959 | $1,341,776 | $891,000 | 56 | $970,972 | $960,478 | $860,285 |
| 2023 | $13,282,313 | $2,388,568 | $1,227,679 | $837,000 | 48 | $912,647 | $1,535,743 | $750,490 |
| 2022 | $12,121,424 | $1,438,227 | $1,073,880 | $774,000 | 46 | $847,199 | $840,181 | $666,987 |
| 2021 | $11,757,077 | $1,584,170 | $1,024,845 | $765,000 | 42 | $834,266 | $1,355,676 | $743,625 |
| 2020 | $11,187,752 | $1,825,939 | $1,006,348 | $800,000 | 52 | — | $1,388,444 | $555,523 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation reported a distributable amount of $860K 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
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. McCarter Theatre Company describes itself as a performing arts center offering theater, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs. North Shore Country Day School describes its work as coeducational education emphasizing academic excellence and student participation in academics, athletics, arts, and activities. Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad says its mission is to save lives, relieve suffering, and promote safety.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include uplifting the human experience through live music (Princeton Symphony Orchestra), educating students to think critically and act humanely (Wells College), and connecting communities with the history of America’s maritime role (Pacific Battleship Center).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $891,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $125,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2023, it made 48 grants totaling $837,000; in 2022, it made 46 grants totaling $774,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $125,000 to Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, $102,000 to McCarter Theatre Company, $80,000 to North Shore Country Day School, and $50,000 each to Gill St Bernards School, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the YWCA of Princeton, and Wells College. Most of the listed largest grants were for general and unrestricted purposes; the YWCA grant was for its Breast Cancer Resource Center Construction Fund, and the California Alumni Association received $40,000 for the MLM Achievement Award Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward E Matthews as president and director; Douglas L Matthews as director and secretary; and Louise M Flickinger, Gregory E Matthews, and Russell E Matthews as directors.
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation is led by Edward E Matthews, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward E Matthews
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas L Matthews
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Gregory E Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise M Flickinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell E Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $20K, to Douglas L Matthews (Dir, Sec).
Frequently asked questions about The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation
How much does The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation give each year?
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation gave $891K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $837K across 48 grants.
What is The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,911, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation give grants?
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (24%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Mendham, NJ (3 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Evanston Northwestern Healthcare ($125,000), McCarter Theatre Company ($102,000) and North Shore Country Day School ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation?
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $971K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $860K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. McCarter Theatre Company describes itself as a performing arts center offering theater, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's EIN?
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0656117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Edward E & Marie L 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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