Make It Matter Foundation
Make It Matter Foundation is a Dallas, Texas-based foundation that invests in leaders and organizations to build strong cultural and operational foundations, guided by principles of Conscious Capitalism. The site lists a Dallas address (Parkland Hall at Old Parkland, 3889 Maple Ave, Suite 300) and a foundation email ([email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit or social enterprise focused on families, children, youth development, education, or leadership/capacity building—preferably with a Texas presence or a credible local connection and projects sized to the foundation’s typical awards.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus on children, families, youth development, education, or leadership development.
- • Local presence or operations in Texas or a clear link to the Dallas area.
- • Project budgets in the foundation’s common range (many grants cluster under $50K).
- • Introductions or referral from a known contact or partner (foundation funds preselected grantees).
- • Capacity-building or leadership-focused initiatives aligned with Conscious Capitalism themes.
Geography
The latest year shows grants sent to organizations in nine different states, indicating a multi-state footprint, although roughly half of dollars are concentrated in Texas.
Recipient Variety
Seventeen distinct recipients were funded in the latest year and the three-year history shows both returning grantees and many independents, including charities, schools, for-profit recipients, and an individual award.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected (invitation-only) applicants; while nine new recipients appeared in the latest year, the pattern suggests the foundation adds grantees by selection rather than via an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
