Matshym Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos, California · EIN 46-3598190 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6,940
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$750
Total assets$465K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,040.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Partners in Education | Palo Alto, CA | Support for education | $3,000 |
| Western Ballet | Mountain View, CA | Supporting art education | $1,040 |
| Young Life | Boone, IA | Support for Christian youth organizations offering summer camps to teenagers | $900 |
| Palo Alto High School Campanile | Palo Alto, CA | Support for publication of student newspaper | $750 |
| Gunn High School Choir Booster | Palo Alto, CA | Supporting music education | $750 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern California | Alameda, CA | Supporting girl scouts | $250 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Palo Alto, CA | Supporting boy scouts | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,940 | 7 |
| 2024 | $6,558 | 10 |
| 2023 | $6,599 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621079349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3598190
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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