Ed And Jean Mathews Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-2301647

Foundation Overview

Based in Huntsville, TX, Ed And Jean Mathews Foundation has awarded 155 grants totaling $2,999,512 to organizations in Texas, Arkansas and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $125 to $100,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,999,512
Total Assets
$5,018,177
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Growth
+112% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%

9 of 23 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Texas

44% 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 Houston (49%), Huntsville (15%), Needville (12%).

Funding Trajectory
-9%

Stable funding levels with 9% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ed And Jean Mathews 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
Kambala Australia $28,179 Rose Bay, NEW SOUTH WHALES, AS Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Tulsa Community College $1,739 Tulsa, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
St Matthew's School $14,567 Houston, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
East Carolina University $1,738 Greenville, NC, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Mid-america Christian University $3,264 Oklahoma City, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Life Christian Academy $664 Humble, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Hill College $1,267 Hilsboro, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
University Of Tampa $19,721 Tampa, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Baxter Foundation $20,000 Deerfield, IL, US General Fund 2024
Westbury $25,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Galen Health Institutes Inc $20,125 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Oklahoma State University $14,355 Stillwater, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Brewster Road Community Church $20,000 Birmingham, AL, US General Fund 2024
Hospitality House $21,000 Commerce Twp, MI, US General Fund 2024
Friends University $47,817 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Houston Public Media $50,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2024
Tallahassee Community College $2,995 Tallahassee, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University $37,246 Shawnee, OK, US Tuition Fees Program 2024
Johnson & Wales University $21,076 Providence, RI, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2024
Spring Spirit $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donations 2024
Mission K9 $20,000 Needville, TX, US Genral Fund 2024
Kairos Prison Ministry $2,000 Saginaw, TX, US Donations 2024
Canine Companions $30,000 Tomball, TX, US Charity Program 2024
Canine Companions $20,000 Tomball, TX, US Charity Program 2023
Friends University $33,644 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Fort Hays State University $5,592 Hays, KS, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Hospitality House $20,000 Huntsville, TX, US Charity Care Program 2023
Houston Public Media $50,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2023
Independent Electrical Contractors School $912 Houston, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Kairos Prison Ministry $4,000 Saginaw, TX, US Donations 2023
Mission K9 $20,000 Needville, TX, US Genral Fund 2023
Oklahoma State University $8,863 Stillwater, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Palm Beach State College $3,977 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Southwestern College $2,602 Winfield, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Spring Spirit $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donations 2023
University Of Central Fl $10,995 Orlando, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
University Of Central Ok $6,865 Edmond, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Westbury $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2023
Barter Foundations $20,000 Abingdon, VA, US Genral Fund 2023
Brewster Road Community Church $20,000 Birmingham, AL, US General Fund 2023
Sam Houston State University $28,000 Huntsville, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Northern Oklahoma College $782 Tonkawa, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Tallahassee Community College $3,760 Tallahassee, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University $125 Shawnee, OK, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Johnson & Wales University $38,060 Providence, RI, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Galen Health Institutes Inc $4,085 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2023
Uc Irvine $997 Irvine, CA, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Canine Companions $20,000 Tomball, TX, US Charity Program 2023
Friends University $33,644 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Fort Hays State University $5,592 Hays, KS, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Hospitality House $20,000 Huntsville, TX, US Charity Care Program 2023
Houston Public Media $50,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2023
Independent Electrical Contractors School $912 Houston, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Kairos Prison Ministry $4,000 Saginaw, TX, US Donations 2023
Mission K9 $20,000 Needville, TX, US Genral Fund 2023
Oklahoma State University $8,863 Stillwater, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Palm Beach State College $3,977 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Southwestern College $2,602 Winfield, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Spring Spirit $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donations 2023
University Of Central Fl $10,995 Orlando, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
University Of Central Ok $6,865 Edmond, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Westbury $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2023
Barter Foundations $20,000 Abingdon, VA, US Genral Fund 2023
Brewster Road Community Church $20,000 Birmingham, AL, US General Fund 2023
Sam Houston State University $28,000 Huntsville, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Northern Oklahoma College $782 Tonkawa, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Tallahassee Community College $3,760 Tallahassee, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University $125 Shawnee, OK, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Johnson & Wales University $38,060 Providence, RI, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2023
Galen Health Institutes Inc $4,085 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2023
Uc Irvine $997 Irvine, CA, US Tuition Fees Program 2023
Canine Companions $20,000 Tomball, TX, US Charity Program 2022
Devry Institute $4,273 Naperville, IL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Friends University $37,870 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Hospitality House $20,000 Huntsville, TX, US Charity Care Program 2022
Houston Public Media $50,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2022
Independent Electrical Contractors School $676 Houston, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Lively Vo-tech School $9,930 Tallahassee, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Mission K9 $20,000 Needville, TX, US Genral Fund 2022
Oklahoma State $22,776 Stillwater, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Southwestern College $33,568 Winfield, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Central Fl $4,086 Orlando, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Central Ok $12,418 Edmond, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Westbury $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
York College $50,000 Jamaica, NY, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Spring Spirit $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donations 2022
Ft Hays State $6,181 Hays, KS, US Tuition Fees Program 2022
Palm Beach State College $1,895 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Tuition Fees Program 2022
Kairos $1,000 Saginaw, TX, US Donations 2022
Canine Companions $20,000 Tomball, TX, US Charity Program 2022
Devry Institute $4,273 Naperville, IL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Friends University $37,870 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Hospitality House $20,000 Huntsville, TX, US Charity Care Program 2022
Houston Public Media $50,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2022
Independent Electrical Contractors School $676 Houston, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Lively Vo-tech School $9,930 Tallahassee, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Mission K9 $20,000 Needville, TX, US Genral Fund 2022
Oklahoma State $22,776 Stillwater, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Southwestern College $33,568 Winfield, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Central Fl $4,086 Orlando, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Central Ok $12,418 Edmond, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Westbury $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
York College $50,000 Jamaica, NY, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Spring Spirit $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donations 2022
Ft Hays State $6,181 Hays, KS, US Tuition Fees Program 2022
Palm Beach State College $1,895 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Tuition Fees Program 2022
Kairos $1,000 Saginaw, TX, US Donations 2022
Canine Companions $20,000 Tomball, TX, US Charity Program 2022
Devry Institute $4,273 Naperville, IL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Friends University $37,870 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Hospitality House $20,000 Huntsville, TX, US Charity Care Program 2022
Houston Public Media $50,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2022
Independent Electrical Contractors School $676 Houston, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Lively Vo-tech School $9,930 Tallahassee, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Mission K9 $20,000 Needville, TX, US Genral Fund 2022
Oklahoma State $22,776 Stillwater, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Southwestern College $33,568 Winfield, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Central Fl $4,086 Orlando, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
University Of Central Ok $12,418 Edmond, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Westbury $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2022
York College $50,000 Jamaica, NY, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2022
Spring Spirit $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donations 2022
Ft Hays State $6,181 Hays, KS, US Tuition Fees Program 2022
Palm Beach State College $1,895 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Tuition Fees Program 2022
Kairos $1,000 Saginaw, TX, US Donations 2022
Houston Public Media $25,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2021
Westbury $20,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2021
Mission K9 $20,000 Needville, TX, US Genral Fund 2021
Hospitality House $10,000 Huntsville, TX, US Charity Care Program 2021
Resolanavoatx $10,000 Euless, TX, US General Fund 2021
Harding University $50,000 Searcy, AR, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
York College $50,000 Jamaica, NY, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
Canine Companions $10,000 Tomball, TX, US Charity Program 2021
Friends University $24,155 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
Southwestern College $54,219 Winfield, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
Oklahoma State $40,064 Stillwater, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
Devry Institute $6,135 Naperville, IL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
University Of Central Ok $15,186 Edmond, OK, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
University Of Central Fl $6,746 Orlando, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
Lively Vo-tech School $2,733 Tallahassee, FL, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
Independent Electrical Contractors School $750 Houston, TX, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2021
Friends University $22,689 Wichita, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2020
Hospitality House $15,000 Huntsville, TX, US Charity Care Program 2020
Houston Public Media $45,000 Houston, TX, US Charity Program 2020
Southwestern College $51,560 Winfield, KS, US Tuition Scholarship Program 2020
Westbury $40,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2020
Mission K9 $15,000 Needville, TX, US General Fund 2020
Voatx Resolana $15,000 Euless, TX, US General Fund 2020
Kairos $3,600 Monticello, FL, US General Fund 2020
Harding University $50,000 Searcy, AR, US Scholarships 2020
Oklahoma State University $25,885 Stillwater, OK, US Scholarships 2020
Ocu $100,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Scholarships 2020
Pepperdine $50,000 Malibu, CA, US Athletic Dept General Fund 2020
Spring Spirit $10,000 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2020
Hospitality House $7,500 Huntsville, TX, US Generla Fund 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Ed And Jean Mathews Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 47-2301647
Website N/A
Address 3 SCATTERED OAKS DR Huntsville, TX 77320-0706

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ed And Jean Mathews Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Manager Robert Maninger
Treasurer Vera Maninger
Secretary Laura Maninger

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.