Start Something That Matters Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1031067
Foundation Overview
Based in Beverly Hills, CA, Start Something That Matters Foundation has awarded 135 grants totaling $32,675,482 to organizations in New York, California and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $1,400,000, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 28 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in California and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Cruz (21%), San Rafael (19%), San Francisco (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1583% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Start Something That Matters Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Global | $112,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $15,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | $500,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Indigneous Medicine Conservative Fund | $500,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| John Hopkins University | $400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Psfc | $650,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $1,006,579 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Citizens Of The World Charter Schools | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Legacy Of Light | $50,000 | Neskowin, OR, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Moving Picture Institute | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Utah Film Center | $50,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Amigos De Costa Rica | $40,000 | Westchester, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Charity Global | $112,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $15,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | $500,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Indigneous Medicine Conservative Fund | $500,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| John Hopkins University | $400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Psfc | $650,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $1,006,579 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Citizens Of The World Charter Schools | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Legacy Of Light | $50,000 | Neskowin, OR, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Moving Picture Institute | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Utah Film Center | $50,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Amigos De Costa Rica | $40,000 | Westchester, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Charity Global | $112,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $250,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| John Hopkins University | $1,400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies | $515,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | $1,000,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Indigneous Medicine Conservative Fund | $500,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Musician Treatment Foundation Of Austin Tx | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Ville Church | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Evolve Foundations Daf-veterans Acceleration Program | $1,000,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Psfc | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $947,368 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vets Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Inc | $500,000 | Southlake, TX, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Charity Global | $112,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $250,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| John Hopkins University | $1,400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies | $515,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | $1,000,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Indigneous Medicine Conservative Fund | $500,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Musician Treatment Foundation Of Austin Tx | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Ville Church | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Evolve Foundations Daf-veterans Acceleration Program | $1,000,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Psfc | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $947,368 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vets Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Inc | $500,000 | Southlake, TX, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Charity Global | $112,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $250,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| John Hopkins University | $1,400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies | $515,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | $1,000,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Indigneous Medicine Conservative Fund | $500,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Musician Treatment Foundation Of Austin Tx | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Ville Church | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Evolve Foundations Daf-veterans Acceleration Program | $1,000,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Psfc | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $947,368 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vets Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Inc | $500,000 | Southlake, TX, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Charity Global | $112,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | $47,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Lakota Child And Family | $20,000 | Winner, SD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Philanthropic Impact Foundation | $100,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $50,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies | $500,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Jackson Cupboard | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding | $10,000 | Teton Village, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| John Hopkins University | $400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $102,500 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Friends Of Casa Hogar | $4,790 | Boulder City, NV, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Fund For Public Education | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $75,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Hole Food Rescue | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| John Hopkins University | $400,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Jackson Cupboard | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding | $10,000 | Teton Village, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Senior Center Of Jackson Hole | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| One22 | $200,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| St Johns Health Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Teton Science Schools | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Teton Valley Food Pantry | $50,000 | Driggs, ID, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The In Foundation | $30,000 | Cambridge, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Charity Global | $112,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Bail Project Inc | $50,000 | Venice, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Joyn Llc | $280,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | To Empower Women, Stimulate Economic Development And Alleviate Poverty By Offering Employment Opportunities To Low Income Women In Rural India. | 2020 |
| Charity Global | $511,080 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Discovery Land Company Foundation | $2,500 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Adventist Development And Relief Agency International | $23,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Chabad Of Topanga Inc | $2,000 | Topanga, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Best Buddies Organization | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | $62,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Entertainment Industry Foundation | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Baby2baby | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Everytown Moms Demand Action | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Funds For Animals | $50,000 | Gathersburg, MD, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| March For Our Lives | $150,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The In Foundation | $56,000 | Cambridge, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Faith In Actionpico National Network | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Tides Foundation | $150,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Charity Global | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Western Pennsylvania District Church Of The Brethren | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Hands Offering Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | $25,000 | Media, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| The Episcopal Church Jackson Hole | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Charity Global | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Hogar De Ninos Emanuel | $45,000 | Hollsopple, PA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| The Episcopal Church Jackson Hole | $31,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Scattergood Friends School | $35,850 | West Branch, IA, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| New Venture Fund | $87,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Donation For Donee's Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Start Something That Matters Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-1031067 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 155 E PEARL ST STE 200 BOX 1226 Jackson, WY 83001-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Start Something That Matters Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Blake Mycoskie |
|---|---|
| Secretary & Treasurer | Michael Lee Mycoskie |
| Sole Director | Blake Mycoskie |
Forms 990-PF
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