Uvas Foundation
UVAS Foundation is a private foundation based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, established in 1981. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with no employees, relying on volunteer leadership.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$180K
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
54
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+3.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Uvas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
UVAS Foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. Recent grants have supported organizations such as:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with documented giving in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., among others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,350,400
- Total Revenue: $1,123,439
- Total Expenses: $196,441
- Total Liabilities: $13,000
- Net Income: $926
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024):
- Grants and contributions: $1,001,165
- Investment income and dividends: $61,930
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $60,344
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,378,795 | $3,350,400 | $2,410,441 |
| Revenue | $234,093 | $1,123,439 | $36,592 |
| Expenses | $192,737 | $196,441 | $173,861 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $179,500 | $174,000 | $169,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $224,213 | $1,098,592 | $35,296 |
| Distributable Amount | $223,169 | $169,629 | $148,271 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Navy-marine Corps Relief Society ($10,000), Semper Fi Fund Injured Marine ($10,000), United States Naval Academy ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BATTLESHIP COVE FALL RIVER, MA | USS MASSACHUSETTS | $1,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH SCHOOLS CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| BROWARD HEALTH FOUNDATION FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER | $5,000 |
| CASA ROMANTICA SAN CLEMENTE, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OH | WEATHERHEAD ANNUAL FUND | $2,500 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES GARDEN GROVE, CA | ORANGE COUNTY | $2,500 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES WILTON MANORS, FL | MIAMI | $2,500 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARLINGTON, VA | ARLINGTON | $2,500 |
| CHARLESTON AREA THERAPEUTIC RIDING JOHNS ISLAND, SC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board:
- Kenneth Mateo – President
- Gregory Mateo – Vice President
- Victoria Mateo – Secretary
- Colleen Mateo – Treasurer
All officers serve without compensation or hours worked.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESLEY MATEO | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| COLLEEN MATEO | SECRETARY | — | — |
| VICTORIA MATEO | TREASURER | — | — |
| SARAH MATEO | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Uvas Foundation?
UVAS Foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. Recent grants have supported organizations such as: • Semper Fi and America's Fund ($10,000) • Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ($10,000) • Providence House ($5,000) The foundation made approximately 36 grants totaling $116,000 in the most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Where does Uvas Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with documented giving in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., among others.
What size grants does Uvas Foundation award?
In 2025, Uvas Foundation awarded 54 grants totaling $180K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Uvas Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Uvas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Uvas Foundation's EIN?
Uvas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2678808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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