The Matem Foundation appears to prioritize regional economic and civic strengthening in the New Orleans area while also making modest gifts across health, social services, human rights, and education. Their largest single investment is in startup ecosystem development (Idea Village), with several smaller grants supporting local philanthropy, direct client services, and sector-specific nonprofits. Overall the foundation mixes one larger targeted gift with several smaller, geographically and thematically diverse donations.
$95K
$498K
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$76K
Most grants fall between $750 and $3K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$750
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$3K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in LA.
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Concentrated giving pattern with one large, flagship grant to a regional startup incubator plus several smaller, single-year gifts across a mix of local civic, social-service, health, human-rights, and education organizations; appears regionally focused on New Orleans/Louisiana but also willing to fund national organizations.
Notable grantees: Idea Village, Greater New Orleans Foundation, St. Jude, Bridge House/Grace House, Verité
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA VILLAGE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT REGIONAL STARTUPS |
| ST JUDE | BATON ROUGE, LA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS |
| BRIDGE HOUSEGRACE HOUSE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED |
| GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $5,000 | 2025 | THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO CHAMPIONING CHARITABLE GIVING, STRENGTHENING NONPROFITS, AND LEADING CIVIC INITIATIVES IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION. |
| VERITE | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS |
| AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $3,000 | 2025 | AUDUBON RECOVERY FUND |
| NEW ORLEANS ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ARTS |
| NOMA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ARTS |
| THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2,500 | 2025 | PRESERVATION OF NEW ORLEANS |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | BATON ROUGE, LA | $2,500 | 2025 | CONSERVATION OF NATURE |
| THE LOUISIANA MUSEUM FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT HISTORY |
| HOGS FOR THE CAUSE | BATON ROUGE, LA | $2,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS |
| NOTRE DAME SEMINARY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2,000 | 2025 | VIRTUAL GALA |
| WWOZ | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1,000 | 2025 | A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED RADIO STATION IN NEW ORLEANS |
| ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART | GRAND COTEAU, LA | $500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION |
| WWII MUSUEM OF NEW ORLEANS | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $100 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT HISTORY |
| OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $5,000 | 2023 | WOMENS WELLNESS CENTER |
| LSU MANSHIP SCHOOL | BATON ROUGE, LA | $5,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION |
| AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $3,500 | 2023 | AUDUBON RECOVERY FUND |
| ASH STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2,500 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT STUDENTS ABROAD |
| THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2,500 | 2023 | PRESERVATION OF NEW ORLEANS |
| ALZHEIMER SERVICES OF THE CAPITAL AREA BATON ROUGE | BATON ROUGE, LA | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THOSE WITH ALZHEIMERS |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | BATON ROUGE, LA | $1,000 | 2023 | CONSERVATION OF NATURE |
| BRIDGE HOUSEGRACE HOUSE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED |
| LOUISIANA POLITICAL MUSEUM | WINNFIELD, LA | $500 | 2023 | TO PRESERVE HISTORY |
| NOTRE DAME SEMINARY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $500 | 2023 | VIRTUAL GALA |
| CAFE RECONCILE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $500 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT YOUTHS |
IDEA VILLAGE
$30,000TO SUPPORT REGIONAL STARTUPS
ST JUDE
$5,000TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS
BRIDGE HOUSEGRACE HOUSE
$5,000TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED
GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION
$5,000THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO CHAMPIONING CHARITABLE GIVING, STRENGTHENING NONPROFITS, AND LEADING CIVIC INITIATIVES IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION.
VERITE
$5,000TO SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS
AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE
$3,000AUDUBON RECOVERY FUND
NEW ORLEANS ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
$2,500TO SUPPORT THE ARTS
NOMA
$2,500TO SUPPORT THE ARTS
THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER
$2,500PRESERVATION OF NEW ORLEANS
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$2,500CONSERVATION OF NATURE
THE LOUISIANA MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$2,500TO SUPPORT HISTORY
HOGS FOR THE CAUSE
$2,500TO SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS
NOTRE DAME SEMINARY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
$2,000VIRTUAL GALA
WWOZ
$1,000A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED RADIO STATION IN NEW ORLEANS
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
$500TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION
WWII MUSUEM OF NEW ORLEANS
$100TO SUPPORT HISTORY
OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
$5,000WOMENS WELLNESS CENTER
LSU MANSHIP SCHOOL
$5,000TO SUPPORT EDUCATION
AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE
$3,500AUDUBON RECOVERY FUND
ASH STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
$2,500TO SUPPORT STUDENTS ABROAD
THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER
$2,500PRESERVATION OF NEW ORLEANS
ALZHEIMER SERVICES OF THE CAPITAL AREA BATON ROUGE
$1,000TO SUPPORT THOSE WITH ALZHEIMERS
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$1,000CONSERVATION OF NATURE
BRIDGE HOUSEGRACE HOUSE
$1,000TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED
LOUISIANA POLITICAL MUSEUM
$500TO PRESERVE HISTORY
NOTRE DAME SEMINARY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
$500VIRTUAL GALA
CAFE RECONCILE
$500TO SUPPORT YOUTHS