The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation
Invitation OnlyEverett, Washington · EIN 54-2054548 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$180K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,500.
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
70% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unhcr | Washington, DC | To support refuges | $20,971 |
| Porter Gaud School | Charleston, SC | To support education | $15,000 |
| St Peter's in the Woods | Fairfax Station, VA | To support food bank for those in ne | $14,000 |
| Stella Maris | Sullivans Island, SC | To support community | $11,500 |
| Five Talents | Vienna, VA | To support art | $10,000 |
| Schack Art Center (Arts Council of | Everett, WA | To support art | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To support the poor and distressed p | $8,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | To support children in third world | $7,000 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Mt Pleasant, SC | To support community | $6,500 |
| The Formation Project | Charleston, SC | To support community | $6,355 |
| Christ Our King | Mt Pleasant, SC | To support church | $5,000 |
| Domestic Violence Svs of Snohomish | Everett, WA | To support domestic violence victims | $5,000 |
| Just Be You | Sullivans Island, SC | To support education | $5,000 |
| Lorton Community Action | Lorton, VA | To support community | $5,000 |
| Mercy Corp | Portland, OR | To support distressed people in need | $5,000 |
| Snohomish County Recovery | Everett, WA | To support community | $5,000 |
| Thistle Famms | Nashville, TN | To support community | $4,971 |
| Amgraf | Everett, WA | To support art | $3,000 |
| Int'l Rescue Committee | New York, NY | To support rescue efforts | $2,971 |
| Cocoon House | Everett, WA | To support homeless people | $2,500 |
| Low Country Food Bank | North Charleston, SC | To support food bank for those in ne | $2,500 |
| Penny's Flight Foundation | Locust Valley, NY | To support medical research | $2,500 |
| Beads for Education | Brookfield, CT | To support education | $2,000 |
| Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Ce | Mt Pleasant, SC | To support child advocacy | $2,000 |
| Esther's Place (Hoff Foundation) | Everett, WA | To support homeless people | $2,000 |
| Everett Gospel Mission | Everett, WA | To support homeless people | $2,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | To support food bank for those in ne | $2,000 |
| One 80 Place | Charleston, SC | To support homeless people | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Everett, WA | To support food bank for those in ne | $2,000 |
| New London Homeless | New London, CT | To support homeless people | $1,971 |
| River Valley Personal Care Products | Moodus, CT | To provide personal hygiene care | $1,971 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | To support the poor and distressed p | $1,855 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | To support education | $1,500 |
| Samaritan Ministry | Washington, DC | To support the poor and distressed p | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,065 | 34 |
| 2023 | $97,800 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523239349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2054548
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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