Matter
- Assets
- $12.8m
- Revenue
- $35.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- St Louis Park, MN
- Founding
- 01/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 37-1441658
Organization Overview
Matter is located in St Louis Park, MN. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Matter employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Matter is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Matter generated $35.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Matter has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $17,498,966. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MATTER IS A MINNESOTA-BASED GLOBAL HEALTH NONPROFIT ON A MISSION TO HELP PEOPLE LAUNCH PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MATTER HELPS HOSPITALS REDUCE LANDFILL MEDICAL WASTE BY REPURPOSING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. THIS IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE MATTER 360 MODEL OF DISTRIBUTION TO HOSPITAL AND CLINIC PARTNERS, RESALE AND RECYCLING. IN 2023, OVER 6.5 MILLION POUNDS WERE REPURPOSED. INTERNATIONALLY, MATTER ADDRESSES BARRIERS TO HEALTH BY GIVING HOSPITALS AND CLINICS THE TOOLS NEEDED TO CARE FOR PATIENTS IN DIGNIFIED WAYS. WE SOURCE, ALLOCATE, AND SHIP LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO PARTNERS WHO LACK QUALITY HEALTHCARE ON THE FRONT LINES OF SCARCITY. MATTER PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSESS HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND PROCURES AND SHIPS THE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES NEEDED TO SUSTAIN PROGRAMS, IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY, AND SAVE LIVES.
LOCALLY, MATTER ACTIVATES HEALTHY EATING FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES IN MINNESOTA AND AROUND THE U.S. VIA THE MATTERBOX PROGRAM, AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. MATTERBOX ADDRESSES THE GROWING NEED FOR HEALTHY EATING EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES WHERE POVERTY AND FOOD DESERTS PERSIST. EACH BOX IS AN INTENTIONALLY PROCURED MEAL KIT THAT GIVES A DIGNIFIED EXPERIENCE OF HEALTHIER EATING, AS WELL AS RECIPES, CHALLENGES, TOOLS AND TIPS FOR BUILDING SUSTAINABLE EATING HABITS. MATTERBOX IS NOT ONLY AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO HUNGER, BUT ALSO A CHANNEL FOR CREATING NEW, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS, PROMOTING LONG TERM CHANGE. IN 2023, MATTER WORKED WITH 36 LOCAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING 386,483 MEALS VIA THE MATTERBOX PROGRAM - AS WELL AS OVER 14,000 VOLUNTEERS.
MATTER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM LOOKS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PREVENTING ALL STUDENTS' SUCCESS, PARTICULARLY, DIDACTIC INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES, PASSIVE ENGAGEMENT, SUBSTITUTIONAL LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY USE, AND THE LACK OF PERSONALIZATION. THE MATTER INNOVATION HUBS MODEL STUDENT CENTRIC LEARNING TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVE THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND CREATIVITY. WE BELIEVE THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT THE CONCEPTS OF THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: PEOPLE ANYWHERE, WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY INTERNET AND TRANSFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CAN LEARN ANYTHINGAND APPLY THAT KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY WHILE MAKING LIVING WAGE DOING SO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Ackmann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Casey Carl Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Deverell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Devin Doyle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Escen Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Pete Goddard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $10,442 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $281,384 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,193,123 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,320,514 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,484,949 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $384,612 |
| Investment income | $35,544 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$46,355 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,128,202 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $34,986,952 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,347,662 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $14,551,692 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $842,369 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,037 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,562,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $249,785 |
| Payroll taxes | $193,361 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,747 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,802 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $96,351 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $201,807 |
| Information technology | $61,378 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $367,853 |
| Travel | $157,339 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $14,168 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,139 |
| Insurance | $31,763 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $35,671,234 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $945,811 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $257,956 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $424,061 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $141,718 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,499,435 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,328 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,707 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $484,294 |
| Total assets | $12,834,310 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $236,020 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $261,085 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $606,746 |
| Total liabilities | $1,103,851 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,202,308 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $528,151 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,834,310 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Matter has awarded $2,005,465 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BAYAT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO FUND BAYAT'S MIH SALARIES | $33,600 |
GORGUI DIENG FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FISCAL AGENT FOR ORGANIZATION | $70,000 |
SHAMWARI PROJECTS LIMITED PURPOSE: PROJECT WORK IN ZIMBABWE | $657,943 |
GATE TO UKRAINE PURPOSE: SKYCOURT EVENT IN CHICAGO IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE | $10,000 |
LUOL DENG FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FISCAL AGENT FOR ORGANIZATION | $111,100 |
LOVE FOR AFRICA PURPOSE: PROJECT WORK IN ZIMBABWE | $1,122,822 |