The Matwiku Project
The Foundation WA is dedicated to empowering youth and individuals through second chances, mentorship, and reentry support in Southwest Washington. The organization offers comprehensive youth development and court diversion programs for at-risk youth, alongside reentry support services for adults reentering the community after incarceration. Through programs including a Teen Center, workforce development, housing assistance, and community partnerships, The Foundation aims to prepare youth for a brighter future while restoring community ties and reducing recidivism for formerly incarcerated individuals.
The Matwiku Project at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $1,401
- -97.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Matwiku Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $55K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $55,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,401 |
| 2021 | $1,401 | $52,080 | $56,256 | $55,400 | 1 | $55,400 |
| 2020 | $5,577 | $15,600 | $10,023 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
About The Matwiku Project
Based on IRS filings
The Matwiku Project is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it made $1K in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Matwiku Project is led by Roderick W Hunt, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Roderick W Hunt
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Jean Stanfill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ann Ruiz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julius Nyamai Peter (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Matwiku Project
What is The Matwiku Project?
The Matwiku Project is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Vancouver, WA.
What is The Matwiku Project's EIN?
The Matwiku Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3475665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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