The Marshall R Matley Foundation
The Marshall R Matley Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2025 filing says applicants must be public charities or governmental entities whose objectives include medical care, support, assistance, guidance, and education for handicapped children and adults, with emphasis on the needs of mentally handicapped children.
The Marshall R Matley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marshall R Matley Foundation gave $424K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Nevada. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $423,550
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,648
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,981,195
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (10 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (92% 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 Marshall R Matley Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications should explain how funds would be used and, where relevant, the benefits the organization provides to people with intellectual disabilities. Applicants must be public charities or governmental entities and meet the eligibility objectives described above.
- Contact
Application contact: The Marshall R Matley Foundation
Mailing address: 100 W Liberty St Ste 890, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 686-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marshall R Matley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was COEHD University of Nevada Reno ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 93 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 6% to California, and 2% to New Jersey. The reported 2025 grants included recipients in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Truckee, Coronado, and Newark.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marshall R Matley Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 22 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $269K (2020) to $424K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $424K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renown Health Foundation Reno, NV | To ensure dependable funding for specialized pediatric care and therapies, support advanced equipment and interventions that improve quality of life, and to strengthen the hospitals long-term future. | $50,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys Reno, NV | To provide an annual, customized, overnight STEAM Camp experience for 60 youth with mental and physical disabilities. | $40,108 |
| Alzheimers Association Reno, NV | To support local programs that serve individuals living with dementia and their caregivers in Northern Nevada. | $30,000 |
| COEHD University of Nevada Reno Reno, NV | To provide scholarships for students majoring in special education. Three $1,000 scholarships for undergraduates, four $5,000 scholarships for graduate students, one $2,000 scholarship for a masters or doctoral student. | $25,000 |
| COEHD University of Nevada Reno Reno, NV | To provide direct student scholarships for participants in the Path to Independence program. | $25,000 |
| Eagle Valley Children's Home Carson City, NV | To deliver services for current families and reduce waitlist. | $25,000 |
| Northern Nevada Hopes Reno, NV | To support the first year of expenses for the east 4th St. clinic | $25,000 |
| PBS Reno Reno, NV | To support the Curiosity Program. | $25,000 |
| UCP Sparks, NV | To support your life enrichment programs. | $18,800 |
| Amplify Life Reno, NV | To serve clients with disabilities | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,981,195 | $412,188 | $491,521 | $423,550 | 24 | $465,418 | $392,050 | $143,128 |
| 2024 | $2,062,927 | $389,656 | $410,213 | $332,008 | 19 | $382,423 | $364,961 | $148,596 |
| 2023 | $2,083,484 | $240,775 | $368,883 | $296,537 | 21 | $344,262 | $216,154 | $137,336 |
| 2022 | $2,213,567 | $8,363 | $418,358 | $331,000 | 15 | $389,153 | $20,806 | $154,205 |
| 2021 | $2,625,866 | $263,971 | $419,508 | $326,450 | 14 | $388,346 | $232,809 | $180,567 |
| 2020 | $2,781,403 | $24,060 | $357,151 | $269,280 | 17 | — | $30,431 | $160,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marshall R Matley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 filing describes the objectives of eligible applicants rather than stating a separate foundation mission: medical care, support, assistance, guidance, and education for handicapped children and adults, with emphasis on mentally handicapped children.
The 2025 grants included support for specialized pediatric care, disability services and programs, scholarships in special education, dementia programs, and inclusive recreation. Grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Sierra Nevada Journeys says it delivers outdoor, science-based education programs for youth; Arts for All Nevada says it provides arts opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, focusing on people with disabilities and underserved groups; and Achieve Tahoe says it provides affordable, inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $423,550. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Renown Health Foundation for specialized pediatric care, therapies, and equipment; $40,108 to Sierra Nevada Journeys for an overnight STEAM camp for 60 youth with mental and physical disabilities; and $30,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association for local programs serving people with dementia and their caregivers in Northern Nevada. Other grants included $25,000 to the University of Nevada, Reno College of Education and Human Development for special-education scholarships and Path to Independence program scholarships, and $25,000 to Eagle Valley Children’s Home to deliver services for current families and reduce its waitlist.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ernest J Maupin, The Whittier Trust Company of Nevad, and Mitchell Klaich as co-trustees.
The Marshall R Matley Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ernest J Maupin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
The Whittier Trust Company of Nevad
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $27K (2025)
Mitchell Klaich
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel J Klaich (2020–2021) — Co-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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $27K, to The Whittier Trust Company of Nevad (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Marshall R Matley Foundation
How much does The Marshall R Matley Foundation give each year?
The Marshall R Matley Foundation gave $424K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $332K across 19 grants.
What is The Marshall R Matley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marshall R Matley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,648, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marshall R Matley Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Marshall R Matley Foundation give grants?
The Marshall R Matley Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (18 grants).
Does The Marshall R Matley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Marshall R Matley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Marshall R Matley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marshall R Matley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include COEHD University of Nevada Reno ($50,000 across 2 grants), Renown Health Foundation ($50,000) and Sierra Nevada Journeys ($40,108), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marshall R Matley Foundation?
The Marshall R Matley Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $465K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marshall R Matley Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes the objectives of eligible applicants rather than stating a separate foundation mission: medical care, support, assistance, guidance, and education for handicapped children and adults, with emphasis on mentally handicapped children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marshall R Matley Foundation?
The filing says applications should explain how funds would be used and, where relevant, the benefits the organization provides to people with intellectual disabilities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marshall R Matley Foundation's EIN?
The Marshall R Matley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0364211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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