Mission
To increase publics awareness of the Glioblastoma Brain Tumor.To support research to find a cure. To provide emotional and financial support for families who suffer from diseases impact.
Small Public Charity
The Michael Matters Foundation Inc
The Michael Matters Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Libertyville, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $85K, expenses of $31K, total assets of $160K. Imperigo tracks 5 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $40K.
EIN: 461414767
Libertyville, IL
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
NTEE: H12
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$85K
Total Expenses$31K
Total Assets$160K
Grant Records5
Funding Total$40K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Michael Matters Foundation Inc
How The Michael Matters Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 9 years.
$97
Programs
the work itself
$3
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $97 for programs
$55
Foundation organizes fund raisers to increase awareness of Glioblastoma Brain Tumors and to support those people and families affected by the disease
$42
Foundation funded grants to provide financial assistance to patients with malignant gliomas receiving care at NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center and supporting the Musella Foundation
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER FOR BRAIN CANCER
$5,100
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$8,600
PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN CANCER
$7,042
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$9,800
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$9,800
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary
Jackie Bange
President & CEO
Johnathan Kiwala
Director
Lawrence Fisher
Director
Louis C Cairo
Director
Marisa Schostok Buckley
Director
Mary S Schostock
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85K | $31K | $160K |
| 2024 | $14K | $31K | $107K |
| 2023 | $133K | $64K | $124K |
| 2022 | $73K | $61K | $54K |
| 2021 | $45K | $54K | $42K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $45K to $85K (+90%), with total assets most recently reported at $160K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.