Mate Inspiration for Innovation
Mate Inspiration for Innovation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Monterey, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024.
Mate Inspiration for Innovation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mate Inspiration for Innovation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $674K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $674K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Technology Society Washington, DC | Support for MATE ROV competition | $674,095 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,643 | $873,318 | $1,336,853 | $674,095 | 1 | $1,478 |
| 2022 | $740,177 | $729,879 | $612,190 | — | — | $249 |
| 2021 | $538,551 | $607,904 | $399,763 | — | — | $-457 |
| 2020 | $246,009 | $223,995 | $302,080 | — | — | $232 |
| 2019 | $249,861 | $300,642 | $193,843 | $4,000 | Total only | $579 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mate Inspiration for Innovation is led by Jill M Zande, President & Executive Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill M Zande
President & Executive Director
President → President & Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Golden
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick R Stahr
Secretary & CFO
Secretary → Secretary & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Debra A Kill (2019–2022) — CFO
- Former: Justin E Manley (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Deidre E Sullivan (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mate Inspiration for Innovation
What is Mate Inspiration for Innovation?
Mate Inspiration for Innovation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Monterey, CA.
Where does Mate Inspiration for Innovation operate?
Mate Inspiration for Innovation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Mate Inspiration for Innovation's EIN?
Mate Inspiration for Innovation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4389131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Mate Inspiration for Innovation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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