MATTER

St. Louis Park, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
37-1441658
Regional Funder
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St. Louis Park, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
37-1441658
Regional Funder

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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

MATTER is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through invitation-only grants. In 2024, MATTER paid a total of $835.1K across 15 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with MATTER can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

MATTER IS A MINNESOTA-BASED GLOBAL HEALTH NONPROFIT ON A MISSION TO HELP PEOPLE LAUNCH PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given

$835.1K

2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
13%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$6.1K
P
Pete Goddard
Board Member
D
Derrick Johnson
Board Member
C
Chipo Mtasa
Board Member

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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