Mightycause Charitable Foundation
Mightycause Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in Marianna, Florida. It operates a donor-advised fund that receives charitable contributions and makes grants to qualifying charitable organizations, using digital donation-processing and fundraising services.
Mightycause Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Mightycause Charitable Foundation gave $82.3M across 3,309 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Florida. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,331,149
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3,309
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,881
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,459
- Total assets
- $6,620,228
- +57.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (1,031 of 3,298, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mightycause Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 160, Marianna, FL 32447
Phone: (202) 660-1907
Website: https://mightycausefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mightycause Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $7.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
14,102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12,936 grants of 14,102 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to Florida (28%), Minnesota (21%), Washington (8%), Kentucky (8%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3,309 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mightycause Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1,031 of 3,298 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53.8M (2021) to $82.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 3,309 grants totaling $82.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $1,115,104 |
| Givemn Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $903,120 |
| Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted | $851,562 |
| Achieve Miami Inc Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $841,620 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | Unrestricted | $803,620 |
| Lehrman Community Day School Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $707,595 |
| Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Incorporated Fairfax Station, VA | Unrestricted | $668,219 |
| Gulliver Preparatory School Inc Pinecrest, FL | Unrestricted | $510,245 |
| Early Childhood Initiative Inc Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $508,948 |
| Breakthrough Miami Inc Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $456,575 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,620,228 | $105,896,264 | $103,758,570 | $82,331,149 | 3,309 |
| 2023 | $4,211,135 | $86,269,830 | $86,630,689 | $76,225,425 | 3,137 |
| 2022 | $4,633,488 | $76,652,811 | $77,321,528 | $60,302,285 | 2,750 |
| 2021 | $5,250,687 | $68,928,948 | $69,295,910 | $53,836,069 | 2,486 |
| 2020 | $5,745,552 | $78,265,365 | $76,368,007 | $61,606,194 | 2,420 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to foster the democratization of philanthropy by promoting high-volume fundraising and grantmaking through cost-efficient electronic solutions for charitable giving.
The foundation says it makes grants to qualifying charitable organizations, including 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 filing states that all grants were unrestricted and went to qualifying organizations. Examples of recipients show a range of work: GIVEMN says it works to grow giving through a giving marketplace and fundraising training; Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger; and Achieve Miami says it works to expand learning opportunities for students, teachers, and education leaders. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 3,309 grants totaling $82,331,149. The median grant was $11,459; the smallest was $5,001 and the largest was $1,115,104. The foundation’s filing also reports that it received over $105.7 million in donor-advised contributions during 2024 and distributed 95% of those contributions, accounting for timing differences in its monthly grant schedule. It reported grants to over 16,000 charities and schools.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $1,115,104 to Greater Miami Jewish, $903,120 to GIVEMN, $851,562 to Million Dollar Round Table, $841,620 to Achieve Miami Inc., and $803,620 to Second Harvest Heartland. The filing lists the grants as unrestricted.
The foundation describes a donor-advised process: donors recommend qualifying charitable organizations, and the foundation maintains discretion and control over contributions. Its website says contributions made through its service are generally regranted to the advised organization on the 10th of the month after the advised contribution is received. The filing says no post-disbursement monitoring is required for its grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Matthews as president, Bryce Melvin as treasurer, Jack Quarles as secretary, and Pamella Butler as director. The foundation’s website lists Pam Butler, Jack Quarles, and Tom Matthews on its board of directors.
Mightycause Charitable Foundation is led by Thomas Matthews, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Matthews
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamella Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryce Melvin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Jack Quarles
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $28K, to Bryce Melvin (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Mightycause Charitable Foundation
How much does Mightycause Charitable Foundation give each year?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation gave $82.3M across 3,309 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $76.2M across 3,137 grants.
What is Mightycause Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,459, and its average grant was $24,881, across 3,309 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mightycause Charitable Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Mightycause Charitable Foundation give grants?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation's top state is Florida, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (21%) and Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (311 grants), Minneapolis, MN (281 grants), Louisville, KY (244 grants) and Seattle, WA (195 grants).
Does Mightycause Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mightycause Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3,309 of 3,309) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Mightycause Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($1,115,104), Givemn ($903,120) and Million Dollar Round Table Foundation ($851,562), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mightycause Charitable Foundation?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $105.9M.
What does Mightycause Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to foster the democratization of philanthropy by promoting high-volume fundraising and grantmaking through cost-efficient electronic solutions for charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mightycause Charitable Foundation?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mightycausefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mightycause Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Mightycause Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2499903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mightycause Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mightycause-charitable-foundation-morg_d1ee7615d64c423aa10e067e23d0ee85
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