Charles B Mathis Mem Tr
The Mathis Memorial Trust is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and human services. Its mission focuses on providing scholarships and general operating support to various nonprofit organizations that address community needs. The foundation primarily serves organizations involved in education, human services, and community support, with a notable interest in Alzheimer's support and youth mentoring programs. While it operates as a small foundation, its grantmaking is concentrated on nonprofits, particularly in New Jersey, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits (especially in New Jersey) seeking modest annual grants for scholarships or general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving New Jersey communities or students.
- • Requests for scholarship support or general operating grants in the low-thousands range.
- • Ability to document local impact and need for modest single-year grants.
- • Capacity to follow an externally administered application process (scholarship administrator).
Geography
Granting is heavily concentrated in New Jersey—roughly three quarters of dollars in 2023—despite occasional awards to other states; the practical footprint is therefore locally focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 29 distinct recipients and 31 grants across scholarship and general operating purposes, with a large share of grantees being independent organizations rather than affiliated entities.
New Applicants
Behavior shows substantial turnover (23 new grantees in 2023) and a concrete application route via a scholarship administrator, indicating unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
