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
- ▸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
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.
RESEARCH CITATIONS
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MATTER Crypto Donation Policy – Official HODL Statement
We plan to HODL all Bitcoin contributions as an investment, and we want to assure all those making a Bitcoin donation that we are not interested in flipping these funds for fiat.
Donate Bitcoin: Do Social Good With Your Cryptocurrency
MATTER believes that Bitcoin is an investment in the future. We plan to hodl all Bitcoin contributions as an investment, and we want to assure all donors that we are not interested in flipping it for fiat. We believe this aligns us with cryptocurrency donors who believe that the best use of Bitcoin is as a long-term investment rather than a short-term vehicle to cash out quickly.
Bitcoin Freedom: Cryptocurrency Strengthens Social Justice
MATTER has embraced Bitcoin as a method of payment, not just because some people might wish to donate to us that way, but more so because Bitcoin strengthens social justice in many areas around the globe by protecting finances, preserving privacy, and increasing accessibility to financial resources, where traditional banking is difficult or non-existent.
The Giving Block – MATTER Verified Nonprofit Profile
Third-party verification of MATTER's Bitcoin HODL policy: "MATTER believes that Bitcoin is an investment in the future. We plan to hodl all Bitcoin contributions as an investment, and we want to assure all donors that we are not interested in flipping it for fiat." EIN: 37-1441658, 501(c)(3), USA.
Charity Navigator – Four-Star Rating (100% Score)
MATTER earns a perfect 100% score and Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator for FY2024. Program Expense Ratio: 97.05%. Fundraising Efficiency: $0.01 per dollar raised. 18 independent board members. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt since 2003. EIN: 37-1441658.
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer – Form 990 Financial Data
FY2024 Form 990 data: Total Revenue $54.9M, Total Expenses $46.8M, Net Income $8.1M, Total Assets $21.2M, Total Liabilities $1.35M. 93.6% of revenue from contributions. Tax-exempt since January 2003. EIN: 37-1441658.
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
CONTACTS
CATEGORY
CONFIRMEDConfirmed Bitcoin Treasury Holders
IRS FINANCIALS
SOURCE: PROPUBLICA NONPROFIT EXPLORER (IRS FORM 990)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about MATTER's Bitcoin holdings, donation process, and verification status.