Harris Mathews Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyForest Hills, New York · EIN 81-1141342 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$736K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$736,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $736,000 and $736,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total to Charities listed below | New York, NY | food prgseducation | $736,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | animaladvocacy | $0 |
| American Fondouk | Jamaica Plain, MA | veterinariancare | $0 |
| American Society for YAD | Milwaukee, WI | Holocaust survivorsupport | $0 |
| Animal League Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | animal advocacy | $0 |
| Birdsacre Sanctuary | Ellsworth, ME | wildlife sanctuary | $0 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | elephant sanctuary | $0 |
| Equine Advocates | Chatham, NY | horse rescue | $0 |
| Equine Voices | Green Valley, AZ | horse rescue | $0 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | farm animal rescue | $0 |
| Feline Rescue | Saint Paul, MN | cat rescue | $0 |
| Gentle Giants Horse Rescue | Mount Airy, MD | draft horse rescue | $0 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | guide dog trainingautism | $0 |
| Hart | Cumberland Center, ME | animal rescue | $0 |
| Home Inc | Orland, ME | food program | $0 |
| In Defense of Animals | San Rafael, CA | animal-rights programs | $0 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | animal-rights advocacy | $0 |
| Iron Pig Sanctuary | Tucson, AZ | pig sanctuary | $0 |
| Kindness Ranch | Hartville, WY | animal sanctuary | $0 |
| Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue | Lancaster, CA | horse rescue | $0 |
| Maine Friends of Animals | Falmouth, ME | animal advocacy programs | $0 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | world disaster relief | $0 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | health servicesfor the poor | $0 |
| Predator Fund | Agness, OR | animal protection advocacy | $0 |
| Return to Freedom | Lompoc, CA | wild horse sanctuary | $0 |
| Ark Animal Shelter | Cherryfield, ME | animal shelter | $0 |
| Turning Point Donkey Rescue | Dansville, MI | donkey rescue sanctuary | $0 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | religious advocacy | $0 |
| Adaptive Sports Foundation | New York, NY | paraplegicaid programs | $0 |
| Alford Youth Center | Waterville, ME | YMCA andfood programs | $0 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | New York, NY | medical research | $0 |
| American Boy Choir School | Princeton, NJ | music and education | $0 |
| Animal Refuge League | Westbrook, ME | animal sanctuary | $0 |
| Birch Bay Village | Blue Hill, ME | elder care | $0 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | Blue Hill, ME | land conservation | $0 |
| Bridge to Rwanda | New York, NY | education | $0 |
| Cnewa | New York, NY | aid to the poor | $0 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center | New York, NY | education support programs | $0 |
| Eastside Settlement House | Bronx, NY | aid to the poor | $0 |
| Emmaus Shelter | Ellsworth, ME | food programs | $0 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | food programs | $0 |
| Grand Circle Foundation | Boston, MA | education in Africa | $0 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | Bar Harbor, ME | food program | $0 |
| New Canaan Mounted Troop | New York, NY | equine education | $0 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | New York, NY | education assistance | $0 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases | New York, NY | aid to the poor | $0 |
| Nora Cronin Presentation Academy | Newburgh, NY | education assistance | $0 |
| Notre Dame School | New York, NY | education assistance | $0 |
| Opportunity Alliance | South Portland, ME | aid to the poor | $0 |
| 0zanam Hall | Bayside, NY | not-for-profitelder care | $0 |
| Posse New York | New York, NY | education aid to the poor | $0 |
| Riding to the Top | Windham, ME | educationequine therapy program | $0 |
| St Ignatius School | New York, NY | education | $0 |
| SCO Family of Services | Glen Cove, NY | aid to the poor | $0 |
| Tree Street Youth Center | Lewiston, ME | educationaid to the poor | $0 |
| Arrupe College Loyola Univ | Chicago, IL | education | $0 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | Bangor, ME | homeless shelter | $0 |
| Coastal Humane Society | Brunswick, ME | food programs | $0 |
| Gathering Place | Brunswick, ME | homeless/daycare | $0 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | NY, NY | food programs | $0 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $736,000 | 74 |
| 2023 | $731,000 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542559349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1141342
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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