Matthews Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMarietta, Georgia · EIN 27-7044368 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$517K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $30,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jimmy Simpson Foundation | Rock Spring, GA | Committed to providing compassionate care for individuals living with brain injuries | $49,143 |
| Hospitals for Humanity | Decatur, GA | Dedicated to providing free open-heart surgeries to children with congenital heart defects in africa | $44,229 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Christian child sponsorship organization working to release children from poverty by meeting their right-now and long-term needs in… | $39,314 |
| Destiny Rescue Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Rescue children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and equip them to stay free | $39,314 |
| Salvation Army | Norcross, GA | Preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Help meet the needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disaster, and other crises | $30,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Focused on developing disciples person-by-person-by-person and encouraging spiritual growth across life stages | $30,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Brunswick, GA | Dedicated to serving children, families, and individuals who have been abused, abandoned or neglected; who are homeless or have run away… | $25,000 |
| Covenant Care Services | Macon, GA | Christian adoption and counseling agency working primarily with birthmothers and families in georgia. | $22,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children Youth & Families | Black Mountain, NC | Mission is to glorify god by caring for children, youth, and families | $20,000 |
| Club Beyond Military Community Youth Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | Mentoring young people in the journey through the hard challenges of adolescence, providing positive role models and exhibiting christ-like… | $20,000 |
| Ekisa Ministries International Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Improving the lives of children living with disabilities in uganda | $20,000 |
| Live 2540 | Cartersville, GA | Restore health and renew hope for liberia's most vulnerable children through medical care, food, discipleship, and education | $20,000 |
| Mentoring for Leadership | Marietta, GA | Mentoring students that may be lacking the support of a consistent role model to help them reach graduation and beyond, to the fulfillment… | $20,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Co Medial Missions Ministries | Alpharetta, GA | Mission of organization is mobilizing resources by inspiring biblical generosity | $20,000 |
| North Cobb Christian School | Kennesaw, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Swat Ministries | Athens, GA | Investing in the value of the next generation and empowering them to authentically live out their purpose | $20,000 |
| The Gospel Coalition | Columbia, MO | General support | $16,500 |
| Village Schools International | Spring, TX | Sharing the gospel in africa through education | $16,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Assist in deploying hosptial ships to reach people who lack access to medial care | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $545,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104856
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-7044368
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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