Matts Place Foundation Inc
Matts Place Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It supports families affected by ALS through housing, home renovations, and assistance, including accessibility modifications and technology.
Matts Place Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Matts Place Foundation Inc gave $124K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,051
- +90.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,297
- +34.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $978,353
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Matts Place Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The 2024 filing says to call for details about the form and materials; it lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Wild
Mailing address: 915 Wallace, Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 964-2104
Email: mark@mattsplacefoundation.com
Website: https://www.mattsplacefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matts Place Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Washington (60% of grant dollars), Idaho (34%), and Montana (6%). The foundation’s website identifies Washington, Idaho, and Montana as areas where it works to improve the lives of families living with ALS, and states an intention to serve all 50 states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Matts Place Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $124K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $124,051 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $978,353 | $346,027 | $276,062 | $124,051 | 17 | $124,052 | $10,630 |
| 2023 | $863,424 | $274,899 | $204,327 | $65,210 | 12 | $65,210 | $9,150 |
| 2022 | $685,983 | $189,332 | $150,259 | $87,347 | 13 | $87,347 | $6,473 |
| 2021 | $472,160 | $213,517 | $92,753 | $54,664 | 11 | $54,664 | $10,064 |
| 2020 | $251,395 | $162,357 | $46,488 | $24,229 | 6 | — | $3,660 |
| 2019 | $135,525 | $117,311 | $103,459 | $63,031 | 8 | — | $3,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matts Place Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated intention is to provide hope, housing, and assistance to families living with ALS. Its website describes building homes for families, remodeling homes with features such as ramps, widened doorways, and accessible bathrooms, and providing technology for people with ALS.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $124,051. Grants ranged from $1,633 to $17,000, with a median of $7,500. The 2024 filing describes the awards as restricted to families affected by ALS. The largest listed awards were $17,000 to an individual recipient in Idaho, $13,780 to an individual recipient in Washington, and $10,000 each to individual recipients in Washington and Idaho.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Wild as president, Brian Shull as treasurer, Miranda Hoefert as secretary, Theresa Whitlock-Wild as vice president, and Robyn Miller in operations. It also lists Ryan Bronson, Pat Tebo, Raeanne Capaul, Andy Barrett, and Christy Nelson as directors.
Matts Place Foundation Inc is led by Matthew Wild, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Wild
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Barrett
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Tebo
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raeanne Capaul
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Bronson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Kilmer
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Nelson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Varga
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Whitlock-Wild
Vice President
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Shull
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Hoefert
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Miller
Operations
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Jason Minton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Erin Gorde (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Chapman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Teri Nipp (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara Smalley (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Lynch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Barb Smalley (2020) — Director
- Former: Bud Rasumssen (2020) — Director
- Former: Erin Haskell (2020) — Director
- Former: Ardyce Plumblee (2019) — Director
- Former: Brenda Bookholtz (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Bryan Rasumssen (2019) — Director
- Former: Casey Maslonka (2019) — Director
- Former: Chad Gardner (2019) — Director
- Former: Kristi Messinger (2019) — Director
- Former: Melissa Priano (2019) — Secretary
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 Matts Place Foundation Inc
How much does Matts Place Foundation Inc give each year?
Matts Place Foundation Inc gave $124K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 12 grants.
What is Matts Place Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Matts Place Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,297, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matts Place Foundation Inc give grants?
Matts Place Foundation Inc gives mostly in Washington: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (34%) and Montana (6%).
Does Matts Place Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Matts Place Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disability Accomodations" (16 grants).
How large is Matts Place Foundation Inc?
Matts Place Foundation Inc reported $978K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Matts Place Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated intention is to provide hope, housing, and assistance to families living with ALS. Its website describes building homes for families, remodeling homes with features such as ramps, widened doorways, and accessible bathrooms, and providing technology for people with ALS. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matts Place Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Matts Place Foundation Inc's EIN?
Matts Place Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3442301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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