Mount Rainier above forested ridges in Washington

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 54-2054548

The Matthew 2534-40 Foundation

A private foundation in Everett, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 34 grants and $180,065 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $180,065

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $2,192,373
  • Tax year 2023

    $97,800

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $2,234,635
  • Tax year 2022

    $132,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $2,232,926
  • Tax year 2021

    $137,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $1,265,672
  • Tax year 2020

    $91,320

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $2,014,897
  • Tax year 2019

    $99,500

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $2,099,600
  • Tax year 2018

    $72,000

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,911,006

Grants paid in 2024

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. UnhcrWashington, DC

    To support refuges

    $20,971
  2. Porter Gaud SchoolCharleston, SC

    To support education

    $15,000
  3. St Peter's in the WoodsFairfax Station, VA

    To support food bank for those in ne

    $14,000
  4. Stella MarisSullivans Island, SC

    To support community

    $11,500
  5. Five TalentsVienna, VA

    To support art

    $10,000
  6. Schack Art Center (arts Council ofEverett, WA

    To support art

    $10,000
  7. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    To support the poor and distressed p

    $8,000
  8. World VisionFederal Way, WA

    To support children in third world

    $7,000
  9. East Cooper Community OutreachMt Pleasant, SC

    To support community

    $6,500
  10. The Formation ProjectN Charleston, SC

    To support community

    $6,355
  11. Christ Our KingMt Pleasant, SC

    To support church

    $5,000
  12. Domestic Violence SVS of SnohomishEverett, WA

    To support domestic violence victims

    $5,000
  13. Just Be YouSullivans Is, SC

    To support education

    $5,000
  14. Lorton Community ActionLorton, VA

    To support community

    $5,000
  15. Mercy CorpPortland, OR

    To support distressed people in need

    $5,000
  16. Snohomish County RecoveryEverett, WA

    To support community

    $5,000
  17. Thistle FammsNashville, TN

    To support community

    $4,971
  18. AmgrafEverett, WA

    To support art

    $3,000
  19. Int'l Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    To support rescue efforts

    $2,971
  20. Cocoon HouseEverett, WA

    To support homeless people

    $2,500
  21. Low Country Food BankNorth Charleston, SC

    To support food bank for those in ne

    $2,500
  22. Penny's Flight FoundationLocust Valley, NY

    To support medical research

    $2,500
  23. Beads for EducationBrookfield, CT

    To support education

    $2,000
  24. Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's CeMt Pleasant, SC

    To support child advocacy

    $2,000
  25. Esther's Place (hoff Foundation)Everett, WA

    To support homeless people

    $2,000
  26. Everett Gospel MissionEverett, WA

    To support homeless people

    $2,000
  27. Northwest HarvestSeattle, WA

    To support food bank for those in ne

    $2,000
  28. One 80 PlaceCharleston, SC

    To support homeless people

    $2,000
  29. Volunteers of America IncEverett, WA

    To support food bank for those in ne

    $2,000
  30. New London HomelessNew London, CT

    To support homeless people

    $1,971
  31. River Valley Personal Care ProductsMoodus, CT

    To provide personal hygiene care

    $1,971
  32. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    To support the poor and distressed p

    $1,855
  33. University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY

    To support education

    $1,500
  34. Samaritan MinistryWashington, DC

    To support the poor and distressed p

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $18,50033% of the total
  2. International aid2 grants $15,00027% of the total
  3. Human services3 grants $14,85527% of the total
  4. Youth development1 grant $5,0009% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $2,5004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. South Carolina9 grants $55,855
  2. Washington10 grants $40,500
  3. Virginia4 grants $30,855
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $29,971
  5. Connecticut3 grants $5,942
  6. New York2 grants $5,471
  7. Oregon1 grant $5,000
  8. Tennessee1 grant $4,971
  9. Kentucky1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Roderick MacLeanPRESIDENT/DI Hours 1Pay $0
  • James E MacLeanTREASURER/DI Hours 1Pay $0
  • David B MacLeanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gordon MacLeanSECRETARY/DI Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carol Ann MacLeanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carin MacLeanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ildiko MacLeanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jennifer MacLeanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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