Make It Matter Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 84-2784599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$218K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascensus Group LLC | Dresher, PA | Contributions to help families and children in need | $40,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Stafford, TX | Contributions to help families and children in need | $35,500 |
| Conscious Capitalism Inc | Denver, CO | Contributions to help encourage leadership and innovation | $25,500 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Contributions to help students in honor societies | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | Contributions to help families and children in need | $25,000 |
| Stagen LLC | Dallas, TX | Contributions to help encourage leadership and innovation | $18,000 |
| Parish Episcopal School | Dallas, TX | Contributions to help families and children in need | $12,500 |
| Go Fund Me - Rick Sapio | Redwood City, CA | Contributions to help pay for funeral services | $10,000 |
| United With Love Outreach Ministry | Flower Mound, TX | Contributions to help families and children in need | $10,000 |
| Northwest Bible Church | Dallas, TX | Contributions to help families and children in need | $5,000 |
| The Give Back Community | West Palm Beach, FL | Contributions to help families and children in need | $4,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | Contributions to help families and children in need | $2,800 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Contributions to help families and children in need | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Contributions to help families and children in need | $1,000 |
| Student Mobilization | Conway, AR | Contributions to help families and children in need | $412 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Contributions to help families and children in need | $263 |
| Live Like Lou Foundation | Oxford, OH | Contributions made to support individuals with developmental disabilities | $202 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,677 | 17 |
| 2023 | $393,889 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102347
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2784599
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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