MATTER

Helping people launch projects that improve communities around the world

Verified by Community
Treasury Policy Public
Direct Bitcoin Donations
LAST VERIFIED: February 12, 2026
FOUNDED
2002
AID DISTRIBUTED
$848M+
BITCOIN POLICY
HODL All BTC
HEADQUARTERS
Minnesota, USA

ABOUT

MATTER is a Minnesota-based global NGO founded in 2002 by Dennis and Megan Doyle as Hope for the City, later rebranded to MATTER. Since inception, the organization has distributed more than $848 million in restorative aid impacting millions of lives globally. MATTER explicitly states on its donation page that it plans to HODL all Bitcoin contributions as a long-term investment and is "not interested in flipping these funds for fiat." This unambiguous public HODL policy places MATTER firmly in the Tier 1 Confirmed Holder category. The organization accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, and frames Bitcoin holding as alignment with the long-term investment philosophy of its crypto donor community.

BITCOIN POLICY

EXPLICIT HODL POLICY — HOLDS ALL BITCOIN CONTRIBUTIONS AS LONG-TERM INVESTMENT
  • Policy: "We plan to HODL all Bitcoin contributions as an investment" (stated on donation page)
  • Explicitly states they are "not interested in flipping these funds for fiat"
  • Frames Bitcoin holding as alignment with long-term crypto donor philosophy
  • Accepts BTC, ETH, and other cryptocurrencies
  • Contact: Katie Olson for crypto donation inquiries

TREASURY TIMELINE

2002
Founded as Hope for the City by Dennis and Megan Doyle in Minnesota
2002–2024
Distributed more than $848 million in restorative aid globally
Ongoing
Published explicit HODL policy on donation page — holds all BTC contributions

WHY THIS MATTERS

MATTER's explicit public HODL policy — stating they will not convert Bitcoin to fiat — is one of the clearest treasury reserve commitments in the nonprofit sector. Unlike organizations that accept crypto but immediately liquidate, MATTER treats Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset aligned with donor intent.

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HOW TO DONATE

  • 1.Visit matter.ngo/donatecrypto/ to donate Bitcoin or other crypto
  • 2.Accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies
  • 3.Tax-deductible as a registered nonprofit organization
  • 4.Contact Katie Olson at MATTER for large donations or crypto-specific questions

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CONFIRMED

Confirmed Bitcoin Treasury Holders

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions about MATTER's Bitcoin holdings, donation process, and verification status.