AI Summary
The Mathews Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $120,000 across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, MO
$2M
72%

ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
St. Louis, MO
$708.4K
25%

UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC
St. Louis, MO
$20K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MATHEWS FOUNDATION?
No. MATHEWS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MATHEWS FOUNDATION give?
MATHEWS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Michigan, and Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MATHEWS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MATHEWS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MATHEWS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MATHEWS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MATHEWS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MATHEWS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MATHEWS FOUNDATION?
MATHEWS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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