DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
88-1920620
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Donna & Christopher Matthews Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $90,000 awarded to two grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in exploring funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Operation Second Chance Inc
Germantown, MD
$30K
14%

Little Red Dog Inc
LAKE FOREST, CA
$25K
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Maryland. 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 DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $90 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Operation Second Chance Inc and Little Red Dog Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DONNA & CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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