The June Richard Matthews Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3516466 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$270K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Public Library | Fredericksburg, PA | Support of library | $150,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Norton, MA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| St Pauls United Church of Christ | Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Unit 915 | Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Cedar Hill Cemetary | Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Fredericksburg Community Center | Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Fredericksburg Fire Company | Fredericksburg, PA | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Western Ma | Chicopee, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Lowell, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Stone House | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Shrewsbury, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $255,002 | 16 |
| 2023 | $215,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $165,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103951
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3516466
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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