The Matthews Family Foundation
The Matthews Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Farmington, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $301K. Net investment income was $165K.
The Matthews Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Matthews Family Foundation gave $301K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $301,250
- +69.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,656
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,125
- Total assets
- $5,416,393
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Matthews Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Senior Life ($70K). Together the top 8 received $301K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Matthews Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 141332% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213 (2021) to $301K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Senior Life West Bloomfield, MI | Food Program | $70,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy West Bloomfield, MI | Life Enrichmentprogram | $70,000 |
| Fleischman Jewish Senior Living West Bloomfield Townsh, MI | General Funds | $35,000 |
| Dorothy & Peter Brown West Bloomfield, MI | Jewish Communityadult Day Program | $35,000 |
| Fresh Air Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | Bubbie Zaydie Camp for Seniorsand Grandchildren | $31,250 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Michigan State University Hillel East Lansing, MI | General Funds | $15,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Cohn-Haddow Centerfor Judaic Studies | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,416,393 | $172,350 | $413,280 | $301,250 | 8 | $413,280 | $165,367 | $288,671 |
| 2023 | $5,649,160 | $2,378,438 | $244,706 | $177,921 | 5 | $244,706 | $109,730 | $283,520 |
| 2022 | $3,494,182 | $2,404,278 | $181,949 | $100,000 | 1 | $181,949 | $5,237 | $172,077 |
| 2021 | $1,240,282 | $548,092 | $57,256 | $213 | 1 | $57,043 | $512 | $61,077 |
| 2020 | $743,946 | $165,685 | $188,510 | $150,050 | 1 | — | $646 | $36,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Matthews Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $289K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Matthews Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Frank J. Ellias
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert E. Matthews (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Sandra Matthews (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Matthews Family Foundation
How much does The Matthews Family Foundation give each year?
The Matthews Family Foundation gave $301K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $178K across 5 grants.
What is The Matthews Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Matthews Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $33,125, and its average grant was $37,656, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Matthews Family Foundation give grants?
The Matthews Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Bloomfield, MI (3 grants).
Does The Matthews Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The Matthews Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Matthews Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Matthews Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Senior Life ($70,000), Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy ($70,000) and Fleischman Jewish Senior Living ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Matthews Family Foundation?
The Matthews Family Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $413K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Matthews Family Foundation's EIN?
The Matthews Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3527757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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