Matthews Children's Foundation
Official Matthews Children’s Foundation page hosted by Matthews International (Matthews Granite). The foundation awards grants to community-based children's charities (grants three times a year) and posts application PDFs and FAQs with deadlines; contact is listed as [email protected].
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, community-based 501(c)(3) in Pennsylvania focused on children or youth programs seeking a one-time microgrant (~$1,000) and able to follow the foundation's application PDF and deadlines.
Good Fit
- • 501(c)(3) whose main purpose benefits children or youth
- • Based in Pennsylvania or running programs in PA
- • Seeks a small project or program grant in the ~$1,000 range
- • Can submit the foundation's application form by email or mail
- • Community-focused organization (after-school, youth development, child welfare)
Geography
Observed giving in both years is confined to Pennsylvania, with 100% of grant dollars and counts reported in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of distinct independent recipients (81 in 2024) with many small awards and low dollar concentration, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
The foundation posts application materials and a contact route publicly, and about 59% of 2024 recipients were new, so unfamiliar applicants appear likely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
