MATTER
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MATTER is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $835.1K in total grants paid to 15 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
MATTER IS A MINNESOTA-BASED GLOBAL HEALTH NONPROFIT ON A MISSION TO HELP PEOPLE LAUNCH PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
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Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BAYAT FOUNDATION INC
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
$141.4K
3%
THE LUOL DENG FOUNDATION C/O TOPEL FORMAN
CHICAGO, IL
$105.3K
3%
FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE
NEW HOPE, MN
$20.5K
< 1%
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- 7 grantees
- 35 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MATTER?
No. MATTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MATTER give?
MATTER primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota. 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 MATTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MATTER fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MATTER make each year?
In 2024, MATTER awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $835 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MATTER fund recently?
In 2024, MATTER awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include BAYAT FOUNDATION INC, THE LUOL DENG FOUNDATION C/O TOPEL FORMAN, and FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC THE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MATTER?
MATTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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