The Matthew 185 Foundation
Invitation OnlyRivervale, New Jersey · EIN 45-3077267 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$186K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $9,500.
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
22% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of Bergen County | Ridgewood, NJ | General purpose | $23,800 |
| Multiple Scerosis of America | Cherry Hill, NJ | General purposes | $23,500 |
| Florida International University Foundation | Miami, FL | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Hackensack Meridan School | Nutley, NJ | General purpose | $13,500 |
| Home Fit for Heroes | Ramsey, NJ | General purpose | $13,000 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Center | Oakland, NJ | General purpose | $12,200 |
| Learning Spring | New York, NY | General purpose | $9,500 |
| Table to Table | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Rivervale Fire Department Association | River Vale, NJ | General purpose | $7,261 |
| Youth Council Services | River Vale, NJ | General purpose | $6,750 |
| St Joseph's Senior Home | Woodbridge, NJ | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Vinka Fund | Colts Neck, NJ | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Jill Zarin | River Vale, NJ | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Paterson | Paterson, NJ | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Pius X Church | Fairfield, CT | General purpose | $4,700 |
| Stony Brook Southhampton Hospital | Southhampton, NY | General purpose | $4,622 |
| New Jersey State Pba Survivor | Woodbridge, NJ | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Friendship House | Hackensack, NJ | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Bergen Performing Arts Center | Englewood, NJ | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Kendall Madison Foundation | Lutherville, MD | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Spectrum for Living | Edison, NJ | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Quality Services for the Autism Community | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,577 |
| Samir Rabie | River Vale, NJ | General purpose | $1,010 |
| Brenda and Fred Luberto | River Vale, NJ | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Betty Harvey | River Vale, NJ | General purpose | $500 |
| B & M Market | Park Ridge, NJ | General purpose | $300 |
| Hamptons Church | Succasunna, NJ | General purpose | $80 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,300 | 27 |
| 2023 | $155,777 | 25 |
| 2022 | $215,763 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3077267
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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