Matter
Matter is a Minnesota-based global health nonprofit on a mission to help people launch projects that improve communities.
Matter at a glance
In short: Matter gave $835K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $835K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $835,117
- -58.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $835,117
- +149.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $835,117
- Total assets
- $21,181,290
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Matter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shamwari Projects Limited ($835K).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 19 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Matter gives
- Giving grew 2513% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $835K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shamwari Projects Limited | Project Work in Zimbabwe | $835,117 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,181,290 | $54,879,375 | $46,783,368 | $835,117 | 1 | $43,735 |
| 2023 | $12,834,310 | $34,986,952 | $35,671,234 | $2,005,465 | 6 | $35,544 |
| 2022 | $13,588,802 | $43,565,077 | $39,964,233 | $157,500 | 1 | $15,466 |
| 2021 | $9,339,640 | $45,679,354 | $42,480,716 | $31,958 | 2 | $30,615 |
| 2020 | $5,978,420 | $35,521,970 | $36,867,847 | $986,850 | 9 | $5,726 |
About Matter
Based on IRS filings
Matter is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in St Louis Park, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $835K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matter is led by Quenton Marty, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Quenton Marty
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Amanda Escen
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Newhouse
Chief Financial Officer
Chief of Financial Strategy & Africa Projects → Chief of Financial Strateg, 2023
Chief of Financial Strateg → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Joel Anderson
Executive Vice President of Matter
Medical Program Director → Executive Vice President of Matter, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Tami Hedrick
Chief Engagement Officer
Board Member → Chief Engagement Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$164K (2024)
Victor Salamone
Chief Culture & Business Development Officer
Vice President of Business Operations → Chief Culture & Business Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Casey Carl
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chipo Mtasa
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Tashjian
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devin Doyle
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Deverell
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pletts
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ackmann
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Tamte
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Goddard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger McCabe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ryan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Larue
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Fagan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Henry
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris Newhouse (2021–2023) — Executive Director of Sust
- Former: Sarah Charai (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ellie Zuehlke (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Roe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Hibbs (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $193K, to Quenton Marty (Chief Executive Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Matter
How much does Matter give each year?
Matter gave $835K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 6 grants.
How large is Matter?
Matter reported $21.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $54.9M.
What is Matter?
Matter is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in St Louis Park, MN. It holds $21.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Matter operate?
Matter has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota.
What is Matter's EIN?
Matter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1441658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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