The Matthias Foundation Inc
The Matthias Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Winter Park, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $644K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Matthias Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Matthias Foundation Inc gave $64K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,000
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,143
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $644,428
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Matthias Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood ($20K). Together the top 7 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Matthias Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $50K (2021) to $134K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood Ketchum, ID | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Hands to Love Gainsville, FL | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund Hailey, ID | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Charlotte Charolette, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Benevolence and Beyond Shoshone, ID | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Hailey, ID | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $644,428 | $2,413 | $81,348 | $64,000 | 7 | $64,000 | $13,441 | $51,501 |
| 2023 | $617,594 | $91,187 | $71,478 | $59,000 | 6 | $59,000 | $91,187 | $46,414 |
| 2022 | $597,885 | $100,034 | $165,454 | $134,000 | 9 | $134,000 | $100,034 | $50,852 |
| 2021 | $678,480 | $136,762 | $83,332 | $50,000 | 6 | $50,000 | $136,762 | $58,001 |
| 2020 | $609,108 | $-6,975 | $80,049 | $54,000 | 5 | — | $9,648 | $46,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Matthias Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Matthias Foundation Inc is led by Robert C. Matthias, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Matthias
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara M. Matthias
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer M. McCain
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard R. Matthias
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Matthias Foundation Inc
How much does The Matthias Foundation Inc give each year?
The Matthias Foundation Inc gave $64K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 6 grants.
What is The Matthias Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Matthias Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Matthias Foundation Inc give grants?
The Matthias Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and North Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hailey, ID (2 grants).
Does The Matthias Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Matthias Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Matthias Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Matthias Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood ($20,000), Hands to Love ($15,000) and Blaine County Charitable Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Matthias Foundation Inc?
The Matthias Foundation Inc reported $644K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Matthias Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Matthias Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2133556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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