Matter
St Louis Park, Minnesota · EIN 371441658 · Private foundation
Matter is a private foundation based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $34.3M in grants paid and $6.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 21 individual grants from this funder — $4.0M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for international development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Matter funds
Matter's giving carries a documented focus on international development.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love for Africa PROJECT WORK IN ZIMBABWE | — | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Shamwari Projects Limited PROJECT WORK IN ZIMBABWE | — | $835K | 2024 |
| Shamwari Projects Limited PROJECT WORK IN ZIMBABWE | — | $658K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Matter
Matter's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at matter.ngo.
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Frequently asked questions about Matter
- Does Matter accept grant applications?
- Matter's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Matter fund?
- Matter's grants focus on international development. Example recipients include Love for Africa, Shamwari Projects Limited. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Matter give in grants?
- Matter reported $34.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.0M over 21 grants.
- Where is Matter located?
- Matter is based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371441658.
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