The Cooper Matthews Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4922870
Foundation Overview
Based in Austin, TX, The Cooper Matthews Foundation has awarded 150 grants totaling $7,650,160 to organizations in Texas, New Hampshire and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $550,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 27 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Austin (75%), Abilene (10%), Irving (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 149% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Cooper Matthews Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4atx Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Amigos Of Costa Rica | $36,845 | West Chester, PA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Boston University | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Boston University Development & Alumni | $999 | Boston, MA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Brewster Academy | $35,000 | Wolfeboro, NH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $100,000 | Irving, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $2,065 | New York, NY, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Central Austin Hockey Association | $350,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Dawgs Lacrosse Club | $5,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Dog Is My Co-pilot | $30,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Episcopal High School | $40,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Explore Austin | $374,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Flatwater Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Foster Angels Of Central Texas | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Grammy Rose Dog Rescue & Sanctuary | $7,500 | Acton, ME, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Headstrong Foundation | $900 | Woodlyn, PA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Hospice Austin | $12,500 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Rochester Youth Hockey | $2,500 | Rochester, NH, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Meaning Foundation | $225,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| The Trail Conservancy | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| United Way | $25,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| University Of San Diego | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Waves Of Impact | $15,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| West Austin Youth Association | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| 4atx Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| A Walk On Water | $5,000 | Venice, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Amigos Of Costa Rica | $71,800 | West Chester, PA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Austin Blades | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Bike To The Beach | $1,001 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Brewster Academy | $50,000 | Wolfeboro, NH, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $60,000 | Irving, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Central Austin Hockey Association | $330,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Divine Canines | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Dog Is My Co-pilot | $30,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Episcopal High School | $40,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Explore Austin | $338,200 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Flatwater Foundation | $70,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Foster Angels Of Central Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Foundation Communities | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Helping Hand Home For Children | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Holly Ball Foundation | $150 | Wilmington, DE, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Hospice Austin | $12,500 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Of Greater Abilene | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Start-up Kids Club | $10,000 | Wimberley, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| The Meaning Foundation | $125,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| The Trail Conservancy | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| United Way Success By Six | $30,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| University Of San Diego | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Verde Valley Wheel Fun | $10,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Waves Of Impact | $10,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| West Austin Youth Association | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| 4atx Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Amigos Of Costa Rica | $20,150 | West Chester, PA, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Brewster Academy | $22,000 | Wolfeboro, NH, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $60,000 | Irving, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Central Austin Hockey Association | $360,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Community First Village Mobile Loaves Fishes | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Conquer Cancer The Asco Foundation | $20,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Divine Canine | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Dog Is My Co-pilot | $30,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal High School | $10,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Explore Austin | $550,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Flatwater Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Foster Angels Of Central Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Foundation Communities | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Hospice Austin | $11,750 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Kipp Texas Fundraising Austin | $14,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Of Greater Abilene | $2,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| St George's Fund | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Start-up Kids Club | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Texas Book Festival | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| The Trail Conservancy | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| United Way Success By Six | $30,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Waves Of Impact | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| West Austin Youth Association | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| 4atx Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Amigos Of Costa Rica | $20,150 | West Chester, PA, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Brewster Academy | $22,000 | Wolfeboro, NH, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $60,000 | Irving, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Central Austin Hockey Association | $360,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Community First Village Mobile Loaves Fishes | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Conquer Cancer The Asco Foundation | $20,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Divine Canine | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Dog Is My Co-pilot | $30,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal High School | $10,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Explore Austin | $550,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Flatwater Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Foster Angels Of Central Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Foundation Communities | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Hospice Austin | $11,750 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Kipp Texas Fundraising Austin | $14,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Of Greater Abilene | $2,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| St George's Fund | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Start-up Kids Club | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Texas Book Festival | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| The Trail Conservancy | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| United Way Success By Six | $30,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Waves Of Impact | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| West Austin Youth Association | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| 4atx Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Amigos Of Costa Rica | $20,150 | West Chester, PA, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Brewster Academy | $22,000 | Wolfeboro, NH, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $60,000 | Irving, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Central Austin Hockey Association | $360,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Community First Village Mobile Loaves Fishes | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Conquer Cancer The Asco Foundation | $20,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Divine Canine | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Dog Is My Co-pilot | $30,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal High School | $10,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Explore Austin | $550,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Flatwater Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Foster Angels Of Central Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Foundation Communities | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Hospice Austin | $11,750 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Kipp Texas Fundraising Austin | $14,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Of Greater Abilene | $2,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| St George's Fund | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Start-up Kids Club | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Texas Book Festival | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| The Trail Conservancy | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| United Way Success By Six | $30,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Waves Of Impact | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| West Austin Youth Association | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| 4atx Foundation | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Brewster Academy | $10,000 | Wolfeboro, NH, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $50,000 | Irving, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Central Austin Hockey Association | $165,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Community First Village Mobile Loaves Fishes | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Divine Canine | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Dog Is My Co-pilot | $30,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Episcopal High School | $5,000 | Bellaire, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Explore Austin | $200,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Flatwater Foundation | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Hospice Austin | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| St George's Fund | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| United Way Success By Six | $10,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| West Austin Youth Association | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4922870 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3703 EASTLEDGE DR Austin, TX 78731-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Cooper Matthews Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | James Amatthews |
|---|---|
| Vice President/secretary | Mary Clare Matthews |
| Treasurer | Clive Demmons |
| Advisory Director | Jackson Matthews |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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