Funding Amount

US $1,500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with a submission deadline of April 15 for annual reviews.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Within Ocean County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Requirements.
  • Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
  • Grants must benefit residents of Ocean County, New Jersey.

Overview

The Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant supports residents of Ocean County, NJ, focusing on the elderly, poor, sick, and handicapped. Established by Henry C. Mathis, the trust promotes education, good government, and morals. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and operate locally to qualify. Preference is given to educational initiatives and assistance programs. Applications are accepted year-round, with a submission deadline of April 15 for annual reviews.

Note: Applications are accepted year-round, however, applications must be submitted by April 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.

Eligibility

RequirementsTo be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.Grants must benefit residents of Ocean County, New Jersey.Organizations must operate within Ocean County, or be part of a national organization with a local chapter in Ocean County, New Jersey.

What Charles B Mathis Mem Tr actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
26
Total given
$70K
Median grant
$1,923
Range
$10–$5,000
  • By dollars: New Jersey 81%, Virginia 5%, New York 5%. Top recipient cities: Toms River, NJ; New Brunswick, NJ; Hainesport, NJ.
  • 23% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 64% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Legacy Treatment Services Inc · Hainesport, NJ

    Scholarship

    $5,000

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal · Asbury Park, NJ

    Scholarship

    $5,000

  • Alzheimers New Jersey Inc · Roseland, NJ

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Family Promise of the Jersey Shore · West Creek, NJ

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Literacy New Jersey Inc · Edison, NJ

    Scholarship

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Seniors
  • Disabled
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Education
  • Human services

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