The William J Matheson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6105414 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$315K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Neurological surgery research research gift fund | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Parkinson and related movement disorder research fund | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Enabled technology total knee arthroplasty fund | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Brain tumor center research fund | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Crown awards gala 2024 | $15,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Crown awards gala 2025 | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $230,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $65,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349102415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6105414
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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