William M Matthews Trust
William M Matthews Trust is a private foundation, based in Freehold, NJ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K.
William M Matthews Trust at a glance
In short: William M Matthews Trust gave $47K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $47K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $47,026
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $47,026
- Median grant
- $47,026
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who William M Matthews Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jersey Shore Univ Med Center Found ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore Univ Med Center Found Neptune, NJ | Vision Treatment Center Riverview Medical Center | $47,026 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $342 | $53,376 | $47,026 | 1 | $2,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William M Matthews Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William M Matthews Trust is led by C. Thomas Barkalow, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
C. Thomas Barkalow
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
$2K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to C Thomas Barkalow (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William M Matthews Trust
How much does William M Matthews Trust give each year?
William M Matthews Trust gave $47K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William M Matthews Trust operate?
William M Matthews Trust has awarded grants in New Jersey.
How much is William M Matthews Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, William M Matthews Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William M Matthews Trust's EIN?
William M Matthews Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6412070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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