ACCESSMATTERS

Philadelphia, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-1878446
Regional Funder
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Philadelphia, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-1878446
Regional Funder

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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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ACCESSMATTERS is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid a total of $7.9 million in grants to 70 grantees in 2023, primarily focusing on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROTECT, EXPAND & ENHANCE ACCESS TO SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE & INFO FOR ALL
Total Funding Given

$7.9M

2023
Grantees funded
70
Multi-year grantees
79%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

47

Median 1st year grant
$33.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$43.1K
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Melissa Weiler Gerber
Board Member
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Natasha Graves
Board Member
M
Matthew Whitehorn
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACCESSMATTERS?
No. ACCESSMATTERS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACCESSMATTERS give?
ACCESSMATTERS primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ACCESSMATTERS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACCESSMATTERS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACCESSMATTERS make each year?
In 2023, ACCESSMATTERS awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $7.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACCESSMATTERS fund recently?
In 2024, ACCESSMATTERS awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHEASTERN PA, PHILADELPHIA HEALTH & EDUCATION CORP D/B/A DREXEL UNIV COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, and THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACCESSMATTERS?
ACCESSMATTERS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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