Make It Matter Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 84-2784599

Make It Matter Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in October 2019. It functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting philanthropic initiatives across multiple states and cities in the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+26.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$218K

-44.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-44.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Make It Matter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated active grant distribution, with documented grant activity across multiple years. While specific grant size ranges and application procedures are not detailed in available sources, the foundation has funded projects in various U.S. cities and maintains an active grantmaking program.

Grant Range

ranges and application procedures are not detailed in available sources, the foundation has funded projects in various U.S. cities and maintains an active grantmaking program.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Make It Matter Foundation supports projects across multiple states, including:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas

Specific cities where the foundation has funded projects include Berkeley, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, and Dallas.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $829K (52%)

Colorado $226K (14%)

New York $190K (12%)

Florida $144K (9%)

Massachusetts $50K (3%)

Pennsylvania $40K (3%)

Michigan $27K (2%)

District of Columbia $25K (2%)

+8 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBerkeleyCharlestonCharlotteChicagoConwayDallasDenverDorchesterDresherEulessFlower MoundGarlandMemphisNew YorkOxfordPebble BeachPlanoRedwood CityRichardson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):

Total Assets: $921,316
Total Revenue: $526,581
Total Expenses: $405,359
Total Giving: $393,889

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,160,609	$921,316	$826,027
Revenue	$827,503	$526,581	$5,547
Expenses	$279,820	$405,359	$276,278
Qualifying Distributions	$217,677	$393,889	$273,366
Net Investment Income	$827,109	$15,741	$5,499
Distributable Amount	$22,040	$22,504	$32,992

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

102 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ascensus Group Llc ($40,000), Make a Wish Foundation ($35,500), Conscious Capitalism Inc ($25,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP STUDENTS IN HONOR SOCIETIES	$25,000
CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM INC DENVER, CO	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION	$25,500
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS DALLAS, TX	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED	$25,000
LIVE LIKE LOU FOUNDATION OXFORD, OH	CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES	$202
GO FUND ME - RICK SAPIO REDWOOD CITY, CA	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP PAY FOR FUNERAL SERVICES	$10,000
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED	$1,000
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION STAFFORD, TX	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED	$35,500
NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK PLANO, TX	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED	$263
NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH DALLAS, TX	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED	$5,000
PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL DALLAS, TX	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED	$12,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by two trustees who serve without compensation:

Stephen S. Hall – Trustee
Joy M. Hall – Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEPHEN S HALL	TRUSTEE	10	—
JOY M HALL	TRUSTEE	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Make It Matter Foundation?

Where does Make It Matter Foundation make grants?

Make It Matter Foundation supports projects across multiple states, including: • Arizona • California • Colorado • Florida • Illinois • Massachusetts • Michigan • North Carolina • Tennessee • Texas Specific cities where the foundation has funded projects include Berkeley, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, and Dallas.

What size grants does Make It Matter Foundation award?

In 2024, Make It Matter Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $218K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Make It Matter Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Make It Matter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.