The Charles C Matthews Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarthage, Texas · EIN 75-2741045 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$814K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$21.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $21,550.
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
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panola College Panola College | Carthage, TX | Endowment | $300,000 |
| Panola College Panola College | Carthage, TX | Energy building | $150,000 |
| Carthage Isd Foundation Carthage Isd Foundation | Carthage, TX | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Baylor University Baylor University | Waco, TX | Schlorships | $60,000 |
| Beckville Isd Foundation Beckville Isd Foundation | Beckville, TX | Donation | $30,000 |
| Panola Co Cancer Coalition Panola Co Cancer Coalition | Carthage, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship | $21,550 |
| Gary Independent School District Gary Independent School District | Gary, TX | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Center St Jude's Children Research Center | Memphis, TN | Donation | $15,000 |
| Carthage Isd Athletic Dept Carthage Isd Athletic Dept | Carthage, TX | Donation | $11,000 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital Shriner's Children's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Panola Co Cattlemen's Assoc Panola Co Cattlemen's Assoc | Carthage, TX | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Cisd Tsa Booster Club Cisd Tsa Booster Club | Carthage, TX | Donation - scholarship fundraiser | $6,500 |
| Clayton Volunteer Fire Dept Clayton Volunteer Fire Dept | Clayton, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church | Carthage, TX | Donation - building fund | $5,000 |
| Panola County Shrine Club Panola County Shrine Club | Carthage, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Tx Hill Country Community Fdn of Tx Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Flood relief | $5,000 |
| Carthage Fire Dept Carthage Fire Dept | Carthage, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Beckville Fire Dept Beckville Fire Dept | Beckville, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Inter-Community Fire Dept Inter-Community Fire Dept | Deberry, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Four Fire Dept Community Four Fire Dept | Deberry, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Flatwoods Fire Dept Flatwoods Fire Dept | Carthage, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Woods Fire Dept Woods Fire Dept | Tenaha, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Gary Fire Dept Gary Fire Dept | Gary, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Beckville Youth Sports Assn Beckville Youth Sports Assn | Beckville, TX | Donation - baseball complex | $2,000 |
| Etx Hitman Baseball Etx Hitman Baseball | Carthage, TX | Educational gift | $500 |
| Panola Soil & Water Conservation Panola Soil & Water Conservation | Temple, TX | Donation - local tim boone | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $814,300 | 27 |
| 2024 | $710,994 | 18 |
| 2023 | $721,826 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349100142
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2741045
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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