Matter

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 12/2021, Matter employed 23 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 12/2021, Matter generated $45.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 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 29 individual grants totaling $15,493,501. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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 2021, OVER ONE 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 2021, MATTER WORKED WITH 66 LOCAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, IMPACTING 139,560 PEOPLE VIA THE MATTERBOX PROGRAM - AS WELL AS OVER 6,000 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 ANYTHING AND APPLY THAT KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY WHILE MAKE LIVING WAGE DOING SO.


MATTER DESIGNS SOLUTIONS TO CREATE RESILIENT AND DIVERSIFIED FARMS AROUND THE WORLD. FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE FARM DESIGNS TO SOURCING AND REPURPOSING FARMING EQUIPMENT IN THE U.S. AND FARM IMPLEMENTATION, MATTER PARTNERS WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FARMERS WITH THE EQUIPMENT


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$6,350
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$314,989
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$43,856,736
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $41,013,527
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$44,178,075
Total Program Service Revenue$377,903
Investment income $17,227
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $13,388
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$41,974
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,133,360
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $45,679,354

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Matter has awarded $31,958 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A-VU MEDIA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN AFRICA

$24,758

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

PURPOSE: TO START CONSTRUCTION OF MIH FACILITY IN AFGHANISTAN

$7,200
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Matter has recieved totaling $829,886.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Gift Fund

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$316,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$216,331
Hero Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization

Fargo, ND

PURPOSE: TO REDISTRIBUTE ITEMS TO NEEDY

$127,490
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2021

$50,000
Bame Foundation

Golden Valley, MN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT

$29,840
Welsh Family Foundation Inc

Plymouth, MN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS

$20,000
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