Matricaria Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on supporting educational initiatives, particularly through scholarship funds and music education. It values community development, as evidenced by its general support grants to various community organizations. The foundation primarily serves organizations that promote education and the arts, indicating a commitment to enhancing opportunities for learning and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A well-established nonprofit with programs in scholarships, education, music education, or community general support—preferably with an existing relationship or strong local presence in Illinois.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on scholarships or education initiatives.
- • Music education or arts programming with demonstrable outcomes.
- • Established relationship or prior interaction with trustees or past grantees.
- • Located in or operating long-term programs in Illinois (dominant recipient state).
Geography
Grants appeared in four different states in 2023, but 90% of the dollars were concentrated in Illinois, indicating multi-state reach with strong Illinois concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients with three repeat grantees from the prior year and two new recipients, representing a modestly diverse but small portfolio rather than a very broad national slate.
New Applicants
Application materials explicitly state only preselected applicants are considered and no public contact route or website was found; while two new grantees appeared in 2023, the selection pattern appears invitation-driven and not open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
