The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing states that it supports the public library in the village of Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; that year, it also made grants to charitable organizations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Kansas.
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd at a glance
In short: The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd gave $270K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,000
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,875
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $4,076,519
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (70% 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 The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd
- 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: 1 Beacon Street 33Rd Fl, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (781) 769-2009
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Matthews Public Library ($150K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 26% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 4% to recipients in Kansas. The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is support for the public library in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2022) to $270K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matthews Public Library Fredericksburg, PA | Support of Library | $150,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Norton, MA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| St Pauls United Church of Christ Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Unit 915 Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Cedar Hill Cemetary Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Fredericksburg Community Center Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Fredericksburg Fire Company Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,076,519 | $260,945 | $305,764 | $270,000 | 16 | $270,000 | $228,004 | $286,320 |
| 2024 | $4,121,762 | $253,480 | $286,628 | $255,002 | 16 | $255,002 | $221,854 | $272,428 |
| 2023 | $4,154,799 | $93,719 | $243,680 | $215,000 | 11 | $215,000 | $65,458 | $249,163 |
| 2022 | $4,304,760 | $61,861 | $195,676 | $165,000 | 11 | $165,000 | $58,623 | $243,762 |
| 2021 | $4,438,575 | $129,445 | $280,030 | $250,000 | 9 | $250,000 | $99,415 | $261,449 |
| 2020 | $4,589,160 | $104,866 | $227,983 | $200,000 | 7 | — | $82,368 | $219,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd reported a distributable amount of $286K 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 stated direct charitable activity is to support the public library in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. In 2025, its largest grant was $150,000 to Matthews Public Library. The library describes its mission as providing facilities and services for education, research, cultural enrichment, and reading enjoyment.
Other 2025 grantees include food banks and organizations addressing children’s needs and health care for people experiencing homelessness. For example, Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. Cradles to Crayons says it provides essential items to children in homeless or low-income situations, while Boston Health Care for the Homeless describes its mission as providing or assuring access to high-quality health care for people and families experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $270,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards were $150,000 to Matthews Public Library, $25,000 to Greater Boston Food Bank, $15,000 to Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, and $10,000 to Wounded Warrior Project. Other listed recipients included churches, community organizations, and charitable organizations in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, and Boston, Massachusetts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dale Richard, Domenic Colasacco, and Paul Crowley as trustees.
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Richard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Domenic Colasacco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Crowley
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betty J. Matthews (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd
How much does The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd give each year?
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd gave $270K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $255K across 16 grants.
What is The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd's typical grant size?
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $16,875, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd that year got $10K on average.
Where does The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd give grants?
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, PA (7 grants) and Boston, MA (4 grants).
Who are The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd's largest grantees?
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd's largest 2025 grantees include Matthews Public Library ($150,000), Greater Boston Food Bank ($25,000) and Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd?
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to support the public library in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. In 2025, its largest grant was $150,000 to Matthews Public Library. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd?
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 The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd's EIN?
The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3516466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The June Richard Matthews Charitable Fnd 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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