Matthews Family Foundation

EIN 45-6441049 · OH · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$87.5K Funds in OH, IL, DC +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Matthews Family Foundation based in OH paid 14 grants totaling $2.1M to 14 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $500K, with a median of $87.5K. Its largest recipients included AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, HUMANE SOCIETY OF SUMMIT COUNTY, and SHEDD AQUARIUM. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$31,568,178
Giving (latest yr)
$2,149,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$87.5K
Recipients
14
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Akron Children's Hospital Foundation$500,000
  • Humane Society of Summit County$400,000
  • Shedd Aquarium$300,000
  • International Associations of Forensic Nurses Foundation$200,000
  • Rainn$200,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$1,177,000 · 6 grants
  • Illinois$300,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$260,000 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$200,000 · 1 grant
  • Louisiana$100,000 · 1 grant
  • Indiana$52,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

Akron Children's Hospital Foundation
Akron, OH
General
$500,000
Humane Society of Summit County
Twinsburg, OH
General
$400,000
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
General
$300,000
Rainn
Washington, DC
General
$200,000
International Associations of Forensic Nurses Foundation
Elkridge, MD
General
$200,000
Providence House
Cleveland, OH
General
$100,000
Ground Force Humanitarian Aid
Lafayette, LA
General
$100,000
Resource
Cleveland, OH
General
$75,000
Encore Chamber Music Institute
Gates Mills, OH
General
$62,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Washington, DC
General
$60,000
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
General
$52,000
Quincy Quest Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
General
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Matthews Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Matthews Family Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $2.1M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $500K (median $87.5K).

Recent recipients include AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, HUMANE SOCIETY OF SUMMIT COUNTY, SHEDD AQUARIUM, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Matthews Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Matthews Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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