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.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$32,675,482
Total Assets
$1,252,894
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$50,000
% Median Grant Decline
-90% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 36%

10 of 28 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

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
+1583%

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
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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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

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.