The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation is a private foundation based in Everett, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including refugee assistance, education, food access, arts, community services, and domestic violence services.
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation at a glance
In short: The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation gave $180K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state South Carolina. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,065
- +84.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,296
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,986
- Total assets
- $2,192,373
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (15 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (31% 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 Matthew 2534-40 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: 1030 North Park Drive, Everett, WA 98203-1827
Phone: (703) 245-7902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unhcr ($21K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina (31%), Washington (22%), Virginia (17%), and Washington, DC (17%). Connecticut accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 34 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $91K (2020) to $180K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unhcr Washington, DC | To Support Refuges | $20,971 |
| Porter Gaud School Charleston, SC | To Support Education | $15,000 |
| St Peter's in the Woods Fairfax Station, VA | To Support Food Bank for Those in NE | $14,000 |
| Stella Maris Sullivans Island, SC | To Support Community | $11,500 |
| Five Talents Vienna, VA | To Support Art | $10,000 |
| Schack Art Center (Arts Council of Everett, WA | To Support Art | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To Support the Poor and Distressed P | $8,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | To Support Children in Third World | $7,000 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach Mt Pleasant, SC | To Support Community | $6,500 |
| The Formation Project Charleston, SC | To Support Community | $6,355 |
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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 | $2,192,373 | $157,195 | $201,518 | $180,065 | 34 | $185,318 | $143,056 | $186,720 |
| 2023 | $2,234,635 | $142,938 | $141,229 | $97,800 | 24 | $117,908 | $94,141 | $179,415 |
| 2022 | $2,232,926 | $1,137,243 | $169,989 | $132,000 | 33 | $150,231 | $201,478 | $143,543 |
| 2021 | $1,265,672 | $232,251 | $146,559 | $137,000 | 37 | $137,860 | $223,302 | $134,937 |
| 2020 | $2,014,897 | $58,436 | $99,966 | $91,320 | 31 | — | $58,436 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. East Cooper Community Outreach says it provides food, clothing, health care, and financial assistance to neighbors. The Formation Project describes its mission as providing safety, stability, and connection to survivors of human trafficking. World Vision says it works with children, families, and communities worldwide to address poverty and injustice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $180,065. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,971, with a median grant of $3,986. Among the largest were UNHCR ($20,971) for refugee support; Porter Gaud School ($15,000) for education; St. Peter’s in the Woods ($14,000) for a food bank; Stella Maris ($11,500) for community support; Five Talents ($10,000) and Schack Art Center ($10,000) for art; and World Central Kitchen ($8,000) to support people described as poor and distressed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roderick MacLean as president/director; James E MacLean as treasurer/director; Gordon MacLean as secretary/director; and David B MacLean, Carol Ann MacLean, Carin MacLean, Ildiko MacLean, and Jennifer MacLean as directors.
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation is led by Roderick J. Maclean, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roderick J. Maclean
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ann Maclean
Director
Secretary → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2021
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B. Maclean
Director
President → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon S. Maclean
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Maclean
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carin Maclean
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ildiko Maclean
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Maclean
Director
On filings since 2022
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation
How much does The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation give each year?
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation gave $180K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 24 grants.
What is The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's typical grant size?
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,986, and its average grant was $5,296, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation give grants?
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (22%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Everett, WA (8 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Charleston, SC (3 grants) and Mt Pleasant, SC (3 grants).
Does The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Community" (6 grants), "To Support Homeless People" (5 grants) and "To Support Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's largest grantees?
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Unhcr ($20,971), Porter Gaud School ($15,000) and St Peter's in the Woods ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation?
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (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 Matthew 2534-40 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Matthew 2534-40 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 Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's EIN?
The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2054548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Matthew 2534-40 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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