The Matthias Foundation Inc
EIN 592133556Total Given 2016–2024
$493K
47 grants · $55K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $2K–$15K
grant size
30%
supporter · 7/23 multi-year
repeat
$1.1M
Assets (2024)
23
Distinct Recipients
About
UPON INQUIRY TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (800-488-3022), WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO FILE THE FORM 990-PF WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF FL BECAUSE THE MATTHIAS FOUNDATION DOES NOT SOLICIT MONEY OR CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANY KIND FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROBERT C MATTHIAS
Phone
(407) 691-3300
Deadlines
PROPOSALS ARE ACCEPTED & REVIEWED THOUGHOUT THE YEAR; MAJOR DECISIONS ARE MADE DURING ANNUAL MEETING
How to Apply
NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM FOR GRANT REQUESTS. LETTER FORM IS PREFERRED WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ATTACHED: 1. ANNUAL REPORT 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET, FUNDS RAISED ANNUALY; FUNDING SOURCES AND HOW THE MONEY IS SPENT) 3. FUND RAISING (FUND RAISING COSTS BREAKDOWN WITH SPECIFIC PAYMENT TO FUND RAISING AGENCIES) 4. LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY STAFF PERSONS; INCLUDE NAMES, TITLE, AND MEANS OF CONTACTING EACH; SALARIES OF ALL KEY PERSONNEL 5. NEED STATEMENT 6. PROPOSED PLAN OF ACTION (TIMETABLE, HOW THE PROPOSAL WILL HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE YOUR LONG RANGE GOALS, PROPOSED ACTIVITIES) 7. HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE PAST YEAR 8. HOW YOU PROPOSE TO EVALUATE THE RESULTS OF THE PROJECT; YOUR REQUEST MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE IRS LETTER RULING CONFIRMING YOUR ACTIVE STATUS AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
Restrictions
THE MATTHIAS FOUNDATION, INC., WAS ESTABLISHED ON NOVEMBER 3, 1981. THIS IS A FAMILY FOUNDATION THAT FUNDS QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEEM DESERVING OF RECEIVING A GRANT. FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS TYPICALLY ARE ONES WITH WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE VERY FAMILIAR AND OFTEN INVOLVED AND MOST OFTEN ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTIES RECEIVING SIMILAR FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES. MOST ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED ARE LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL FLORIDA AREA, THOUGH, OCCASIONALLY, OUT-OF-STATE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE GRANTS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CHICAGO AND IDAHO AREAS, LOCATIONS WHERE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIVE OR HAVE LIVED. THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY GIVING FOCUS IS IN THE FIELDS OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION AND RELIGION. OCCASIONALLY NEEDY ORGANIZATIONS IN OTHER FIELDS DO RECEIVE FUNDING, BUT THIS WOULD BE THE EXCEPTION RATHER THAN THE RULE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $64K | $814K | $27K | 5 |
| 2017 | $44K | $892K | $46K | 4 |
| 2018 | $24K | $803K | $49K | 5 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.0M | $50K | N/A |
| 2020 | $54K | $1.1M | $-7K | 5 |
| 2021 | $50K | $1.3M | $137K | 6 |
| 2022 | $134K | $916K | $100K | 9 |
| 2023 | $59K | $1.0M | $91K | 6 |
| 2024 | $64K | $1.1M | $2K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 47 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$10K
Average
$10K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$32K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Robert C Matthias
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
Jennifer M McCain
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RM
Richard R Matthias
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
BM
Barbara M Matthias
9+ yrs
Secty/Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (47 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Viva Serves Inc | Orlando, FL | $32,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| First United Methodist Church | Winter Park, FL | $31,250 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood | Ketchum, ID | $30,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| First United Methodist Church of Wp | Winter Park, FL | $30,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood | Ketchum, ID | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Support Our Scholars | Winter Park, FL | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Presbyteriem Church of the Big Wood | Ketchum, ID | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood | Ketchum, ID | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| First United Methodist Church | Winter Park, FL | $18,750 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood | Ketchum, ID | $16,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Agua Viva Serves | Maitland, FL | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Congenital Hand Camp | Gainesville, FL | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Congenital Hand Camp Inc | Gainesville, FL | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Winter Park Day Nursery | Winter Park, FL | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Hands to Love | Gainsville, FL | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| Agua Viva Serves | Maitland, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Congenital Hand Camp | Gainesville, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Congenital Hand Camp | Gainesville, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Hope for Life | Ketchum, ID | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Winter Park Day Nursery | Winter Park, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Hailey, ID | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| Diocese of Charlotte | Charolette, NC | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| Congenital Hand Camp | Gainesville, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| Congenital Hand Camp | Gainesville, FL | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |