The Jack M Matthews Corporation
Historical FunderGalax, Virginia · EIN 85-0576755 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,580 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LYNN HAZELWOOD |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 W GRAYSON ST, GALAX VA 24333 |
| Phone | 2762368135 |
| LHAZELWOOD@PERSINGERCPA.COM | |
| Form and materials | PLEASE SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. YOU CAN FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE CORPORATION RESTRICTIONS ARE FOR THE SCIENTIFIC, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR TOURS, SOIL AND WATER PROTECTION, AS AN OPEN SPACE AND THE GROWING OF FOREST SPECIES INDIGENOUS TO THE REGION OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Blacksburg, VA | American chestnut and quail research | $100,000 |
| Matthews Living History Farm Museum | Galax, VA | Support for organization | $60,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Blacksburg, VA | Suppport for student research | $50,000 |
| Blue Ridge Discovery Center | Troutdale, VA | Support for educational programs | $50,000 |
| New River Soil & Water Conservation | Galax, VA | Support the purchase of land | $48,131 |
| Va Chapter of the American Chestnut | Charlottesville, VA | American chestnut research | $32,000 |
| Lee Livestock Association Inc | Jonesville, VA | Support virtual fence system project | $30,000 |
| Grayson Landcare | Independence, VA | Support for organization | $25,000 |
| New River Hill Farm | Galax, VA | Educational programs | $12,670 |
| Carroll County Education Foundation | Hillsville, VA | College scholarship | $9,076 |
| Galax Foundation Excellence in Ed | Galax, VA | College scholarship | $8,900 |
| Virginia Department of Forestry | Galax, VA | Upkeep at state park | $8,580 |
| Society of American Foresters | Lebanon, VA | Support event for 4-H forestry | $5,000 |
| Virginia Department of Forestry | Galax, VA | Support educational programs | $3,500 |
| Fries School | Fries, VA | Support educational programs | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,857 | 15 |
| 2024 | $355,694 | 12 |
| 2023 | $387,841 | 16 |
| 2021 | $51,950 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611609349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0576755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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