The Marshall R Matley Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Reno, NV EIN: 88-0364211

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.

Key facts about The Marshall R Matley Foundation

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.

EIN
88-0364211
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$423,550
Grants made (2025)
24
Average grant
$17,648
Median grant
$15,000
New grantees (estimate)
45% first-time grantees (10 of 22, 2025)
Total assets
$1,981,195
Primary geography
Nevada (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
The filing says applications should explain how funds would be used and, where relevant, the benefits the organization provides to people with intellectual disabilities. Full details ↓
Deadline
None.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-4.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$424K

+27.6% YoY

Grant Count

24

+26.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+1.0% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

Review Cycle

None.

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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

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.

Cities

RenoLas VegasCarson CitySparksMindenSparkAlpine MeadowsCoronadoNewark

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K17 grants2020 14 grants2021 15 grants2022 21 grants2023 19 grants2024 24 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2020) to $424K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $424K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

COEHD University of Nevada Reno: $50K across 2 grantsCOEHD University of NevadaReno$50K · 2 grantsRenown Health Foundation: $50KRenown Health Foundation$50KSierra Nevada Journeys: $40KSierra Nevada Journeys$40KAlzheimers Association: $30KAlzheimers Association$30KAmplify Life: $30K across 2 grantsAmplify Life$30K · 2 grantsEagle Valley Children's Home: $25KEagle Valley Children's Home$25KNorthern Nevada Hopes: $25KNorthern Nevada Hopes$25KPBS Reno: $25KPBS Reno$25KUCP: $19KUCP$19KSierra Kids Foundation: $15KSierra Kids Foundation$15K

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

90<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 93 (97%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Renown Health Foundation Reno, NVTo 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, NVTo provide an annual, customized, overnight STEAM Camp experience for 60 youth with mental and physical disabilities.$40,108
Alzheimers Association Reno, NVTo support local programs that serve individuals living with dementia and their caregivers in Northern Nevada.$30,000
COEHD University of Nevada Reno Reno, NVTo 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, NVTo provide direct student scholarships for participants in the Path to Independence program.$25,000
Eagle Valley Children's Home Carson City, NVTo deliver services for current families and reduce waitlist.$25,000
Northern Nevada Hopes Reno, NVTo support the first year of expenses for the east 4th St. clinic$25,000
PBS Reno Reno, NVTo support the Curiosity Program.$25,000
UCP Sparks, NVTo support your life enrichment programs.$18,800
Amplify Life Reno, NVTo serve clients with disabilities$15,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $1,981,195 $412,188 $491,521 $423,550 (24 grants)
2024 $2,062,927 $389,656 $410,213 $332,008 (19 grants)
2023 $2,083,484 $240,775 $368,883 $296,537 (21 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,981,195$2,062,927$2,083,484
Revenue$412,188$389,656$240,775
Expenses$491,521$410,213$368,883
Qualifying Distributions$465,418$382,423$344,262
Net Investment Income$392,050$364,961$216,154
Distributable Amount$143,128$148,596$137,336

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)

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 Whittier Trust Company of Nevad — Co-Trustee: $27KThe Whittier Trust…Co-Trustee$27KErnest J Maupin — Co-Trustee: $15KErnest J MaupinCo-Trustee$15KMitchell Klaich — Co-Trustee: $15KMitchell KlaichCo-Trustee$15K

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.

Contact

Application contact: The Marshall R Matley Foundation
Mailing address: 100 W Liberty St Ste 890, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 686-5400

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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