Private foundation · Charlotte, NC

Mattei Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K – $3K – $9K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
28
Repeat grantees
12
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

J Scott Mattei
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
9.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'15
'16
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
152
Total grants awarded
$3.0M
Total amount
$20K
Average grant
$315K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$456K
15 grants
2023
$322K
17 grants
2022
$404K
17 grants
2021
$399K
19 grants
2020
$387K
14 grants
2019
$489K
14 grants
2016
$286K
24 grants
2015
$300K
32 grants

Top recipients

8 grants · NC · ✓ Exact match
$850K
8 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$715K
6 grants · NC · ≈ likely match
$665K
Myers Park United Methodist Church
8 grants · NC
$279K
Carolinas Healthcare Foundation
4 grants · NC
$228K
The Mint Museum
7 grants · NC
$67K
8 grants · SC · ✓ Exact match
$26K
6 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$22K
8 grants · SC · ✓ Exact match
$19K
The Mint Museum of Charlotte
1 grant · NC
$17K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

University of Texas
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO EDUCATE, INNOVATE AND CHANGE THE WORLD. RENOVATION OF JAMES J. AN…
TX · TY 2024
$315K
Atrium Health Foundation
To help advancing heart care in our region by supporting innovative programs and projects, provide assistance to caregiv…
NC · TY 2024
$80K
Bluffton Self Help
To provide assistance to those in need
SC · TY 2024
$11K
The Mitchell Bays Turner Pediatric Fund
To fund mental health counseling for families with sick children who have a terminal or life-threatening diagnosis.
NC · TY 2024
$10K
The Mint Museum
to foster creativity within the local community
NC · TY 2024
$10K
Myers Park United Methodist Church
TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE IN NEED.
NC · TY 2024
$5K
Kappa Kappa Gamma
to provide the means to women to live fully and inspire positive change in the world
OH · TY 2024
$5K
Charlotte Country Day School
supplement cost of every student's education
NC · TY 2024
$5K
Seeds of Hope
To provide scholarships and improve the quality of education
NC · TY 2024
$5K
St Edward's Catholic Church
To provide assistance to those in need
FL · TY 2024
$3K
St Gregory the Great
to provide assistance to those in need
SC · TY 2024
$3K
Palmetto Animal League
ANIMAL RIGHTS, WELFARE, AND SERVICES
SC · TY 2024
$3K
Queens University of Charlotte
To provide scholarships and improve the quality of education
NC · TY 2024
$1K
Kings Kitchen
helping feed the hungry, employ the unemployable in food service, and discipline dozens in the the bread of life
NC · TY 2024
$500
Navy Seal Foundation
To provide supporting and sustaining the physical and mental health of Naval Special Warfare(NSW) service members, veter…
VA · TY 2024
$250
University of Texas
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO EDUCATE, INNOVATE AND CHANGE THE WORLD. RENOVATION OF JAMES J. AN…
TX · TY 2023
$100K
Myers Park United Methodist Church
TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE IN NEED.
NC · TY 2023
$100K
Atrium Health Foundation
To help advancing heart care in our region by supporting innovative programs and projects, provide assistance to caregiv…
NC · TY 2023
$80K
The Mint Museum
to foster creativity within the local community
NC · TY 2023
$8K
The Mitchell Bays Turner Pediatric Fund
To fund mental health counseling for families with sick children who have a terminal or life-threatening diagnosis.
NC · TY 2023
$6K
Charlotte Country Day School
supplement cost of every student's education
NC · TY 2023
$6K
Kappa Kappa Gamma
to provide the means to women to live fully and inspire positive change in the world
OH · TY 2023
$5K
Bluffton Self Help
To provide assistance to those in need
SC · TY 2023
$3K
St Edward's Catholic Church
To provide assistance to those in need
FL · TY 2023
$3K
St Gregory the Great
to provide assistance to those in need
SC · TY 2023
$3K
Palmetto Animal League
ANIMAL RIGHTS, WELFARE, AND SERVICES
SC · TY 2023
$3K
Blumenthal Performing Arts
TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CREATIVITY, PROVIDE ART ACCESS AND EDUCATION, AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
NC · TY 2023
$2K
Queens University of Charlotte
To provide scholarships and improve the quality of education
NC · TY 2023
$1K
The Duke Mansion Preservation Society
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO MAINTAIN COMMUNAL GARDENS
NC · TY 2023
$1K
Dancing With the Stars of Charlotte
To create a healthier, more equitable future for the city of Charlotte.
NC · TY 2023
$550
Kings Kitchen
helping feed the hungry, employ the unemployable in food service, and discipline dozens in the the bread of life
NC · TY 2023
$500
Navy Seal Foundation
To provide supporting and sustaining the physical and mental health of Naval Special Warfare(NSW) service members, veter…
VA · TY 2023
$250
University of Texas
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO EDUCATE, INNOVATE AND CHANGE THE WORLD. RENOVATION OF JAMES J. AN…
TX · TY 2022
$220K
Atrium Health Foundation
To help advancing heart care in our region by supporting innovative programs and projects, provide assistance to caregiv…
NC · TY 2022
$80K
Myers Park United Methodist Church
TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE IN NEED.
NC · TY 2022
$50K
Charlotte Country Day School
supplement cost of every student's education
NC · TY 2022
$12K
Cat Cay Restoration
TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO HISTORIC CAT CAY, BAHAMAS BY BOTH PROTECTING THE ISLAND FROM THE DEVASTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHE…
FL · TY 2022
$10K
The Mint Museum
to foster creativity within the local community
NC · TY 2022
$10K
Kappa Kappa Gamma
to provide the means to women to live fully and inspire positive change in the world
OH · TY 2022
$5K
St Gregory the Great
to provide assistance to those in need
SC · TY 2022
$3K
St Edward's Catholic Church
To provide assistance to those in need
FL · TY 2022
$3K
Bluffton Self Help
To provide assistance to those in need
SC · TY 2022
$3K
Palmetto Animal League
ANIMAL RIGHTS, WELFARE, AND SERVICES
SC · TY 2022
$3K
Blumenthal Performing Arts
TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CREATIVITY, PROVIDE ART ACCESS AND EDUCATION, AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
NC · TY 2022
$2K
Queens University of Charlotte
To provide scholarships and improve the quality of education
NC · TY 2022
$1K
The Duke Mansion Preservation Society
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO MAINTAIN COMMUNAL GARDENS
NC · TY 2022
$1K
World Vision
To provide assistance to those in need
WA · TY 2022
$540
Kings Kitchen
helping feed the hungry, employ the unemployable in food service, and discipline dozens in the the bread of life
NC · TY 2022
$500
Wilkes County Library
To provide assistance to the library
NC · TY 2022
$200
Charlotte Country Day School
supplement cost of every student's education
NC · TY 2021
$205K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.