The Cynthia Parker Matthews Family Found Fka Matthews Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 45-6441049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$52.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $52,000 and $200,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Children's Hospital Foundation | Akron, OH | General | $500,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | General | $400,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $300,000 |
| Rainn | Washington, DC | General | $200,000 |
| International Associations of Forensic Nurses Foundation | Elkridge, MD | General | $200,000 |
| Ground Force Humanitarian Aid | Lafayette, LA | General | $100,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General | $100,000 |
| Resource | Cleveland, OH | General | $75,000 |
| Encore Chamber Music Institute | Gates Mills, OH | General | $62,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | General | $60,000 |
| International Violin Competition of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $52,000 |
| Quincy Quest Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General | $40,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,149,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $1,819,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,789,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6441049
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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