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The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly

Public charity · Grantmaker Potomac, MD EIN: 47-2161105 Website

The mission of the luv u project is to turn an unacceptable tragedy into a quantifiable agenda and responsible actions that advance the understanding of, and treatments for, mental health issues.

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly at a glance

In short: The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly gave $171K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$171,000
+11.2% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
8
+33.3% vs 2024
Average grant
$21,375
-16.6% vs 2024
Median grant
$21,000
Total assets
$1,669,167
+33.8% vs 2024
Primary geography
Maryland (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

How to apply to The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly

Who The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

The Johns Hopkins University: $110K across 3 grantsThe Johns Hopkins University$110K · 3 grantsNational Press Foundation: $47K across 2 grantsNational Press Foundation$47K · 2 grantsHealth Enhancement Research Org: $5KHealth Enhancement ResearchOrg$5KMontgomery College Foundation: $5KMontgomery College Foundation$5KNational Assoc of Women Judges: $4KNational Assoc of Women Judges$4K

The largest 2025 recipient was The Johns Hopkins University ($110K across 3 grants). Together the top 5 received $171K.

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

18<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreWashingtonRockvilleWarrentonRaleigh

How The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly gives

  • Giving grew 355% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2 grants2019 3 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 3 grants2023 6 grants2024 8 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $192K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $171K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MDSee Statement$50,000
The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MDSee Statement$35,000
National Press Foundation Washington, DCSee Statement$30,000
The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MDSee Statement$25,000
National Press Foundation Washington, DCSee Statement$17,000
Health Enhancement Research Org Raleigh, NCSee Statement$5,000
Montgomery College Foundation Rockville, MDSee Statement$5,000
National Assoc of Women Judges Warrenton, VASee Statement$4,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$1,669,167$760,628$261,010$171,0008$128,023
2024$1,247,231$697,306$309,279$153,7506$34,566
2023$859,204$605,584$296,461$154,5003$8,946
2022$550,081$282,405$114,763$37,5832$612
2021$382,439$38,002$29,348$22,0002$899
2020$373,785$83,496$89,307$79,5003$1,345
2019$379,596$78,023$225,683$192,0002$2,105

About The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly

Based on IRS filings

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $128K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly is led by C. Richard Mattingly, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • C. Richard Mattingly

    President

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alexander T. Lewis

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christin M. Lewis

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ed Nemeroff

    Member

    On filings since 2019

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gayle Greenberg

    Member

    On filings since 2019

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Drew McCoy

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julia Alpaio

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chad Moore

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Kristin Drouin (2021–2022) — Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly

How much does The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly give each year?

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly gave $171K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $154K across 6 grants.

What is The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly's typical grant size?

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly's median grant in 2025 was $21,000, and its average grant was $21,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly give grants?

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly gives mostly in Maryland: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).

Does The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Statement" (8 grants).

Who are The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly's largest grantees?

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly's largest 2025 grantees include The Johns Hopkins University ($110,000 across 3 grants), National Press Foundation ($47,000 across 2 grants) and Health Enhancement Research Org ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly?

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $761K.

What is The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly?

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Potomac, MD. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.

What is The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly's EIN?

The Luv U Project in Memory of Carolyn C Mattingly's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2161105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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