Matt's Place Foundation

What Matt's Place Foundation does

Matt's Place Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded in 2015 by former U.S. Marine Matt Wild following his ALS diagnosis, co-led with Theresa Whitlock-Wild, and headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The organization's core function is delivering rent-free, ADA-accessible housing and home-modification assistance to families living with ALS in Washington, Idaho, and Montana, while pursuing a stated mission to serve all 50 states.

Its core products are purpose-built accessible homes — Coeur d'Alene Home 1.0 (completed 2017), Spokane Home 2.0 (the "Ultimate ALS Home"), and the announced Matt's Place 3.0 multifamily project — engineered with smart-home technology, sustainable materials including Cross Laminated Timber, and assistive integrations such as Tobii Dynavox communication devices. Complementary programs include the Hope & Housing ALS Home Renovation Series (a YouTube educational video series covering accessibility modifications, assistive technology, and home care), Grant Applications for home remodels and assistive technology for ID/WA/MT residents, and a Housing Application process for rent-free placement.

Revenue is generated through a mix of individual donations, corporate sponsorships, an annual Golf Classic with tiered sponsorships ($500–$10,000), the recurring "Uncrushable Spirit" monthly giving program, planned-gift and endowment contributions, and grants (notably a $100,000 ALSFAC We Care grant in 2023). The foundation operates with approximately 7 employees and an extensive in-kind partner ecosystem of 50+ construction, healthcare, technology, and ALS-advocacy organizations that materially subsidizes each build.

Name

Matt's Place Foundation

Legal name

Matt's Place Foundation

Website

https://mattsplacefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Matt's Place Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds and provides rent-free, ADA-accessible smart homes plus home-modification grants and assistive technology to families living with ALS in Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ALS Housing and Family Assistance Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• ALS accessible housing
• ALS family support
• ADA smart homes
• ALS home renovation
• Nonprofit ALS services

Headquarters

HQ city

Coeur d'Alene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit that raises funds through donations. Their stated mission is that 100% of donations go to support families living with ALS. Revenue comes from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and monthly giving programs.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including the Golf Classic and ALS Awareness Month campaigns generate funding through event registrations, sponsorships, and donations.
3. Monthly Giving Program (Uncrushable Spirit Wall): Sustaining monthly giving program where donors commit to regular contributions to support PALS and their families.
4. Legacy Gifts and Endowment: Planned giving options where donors can include Matt's Place in estate plans or contribute to the endowment, which funds operations in perpetuity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Matt's Place Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds and provides rent-free, ADA-accessible smart homes specifically designed for families living with ALS, along with home modification grants, assistive technology assistance, and the educational Hope & Housing ALS Home Renovation Series. Its portfolio includes two completed purpose-built homes (Coeur d'Alene Home 1.0 and Spokane Home 2.0), an upcoming multifamily project (Matt's Place 3.0), and support programs serving ALS patients in Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Product overview

Matt's Place Foundation operates a portfolio of programs focused on providing hope, housing, and assistance to families dealing with ALS. The core offerings include two completed accessible housing units (Coeur d'Alene Home 1.0 and Spokane Home 2.0) and an upcoming multifamily project (Matt's Place 3.0). These rent-free, ADA accessible homes are complemented by the Hope & Housing ALS Home Renovation Series (an educational video series), grant applications for home modifications and assistive technology, and housing applications for families in Idaho, Washington, and Montana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope & Housing ALS Home Renovation Series: A video series serving as a guide for remodeling homes for people living with ALS, covering accessibility modifications, assistive technology, and home care services.
• Matt's Place Spokane 2.0
• Matt's Place 3.0
• Uncrushable Spirit

Products and services

• Coeur d'Alene Home 1.0 Rent-free, ADA-accessible smart home purpose-built for a family living with ALS. The home is provided at no cost to the resident family and includes accessibility modifications, smart home equipment, and sustainability features to lessen financial and emotional burden.
• Spokane Home 2.0 State-of-the-art, purpose-built ALS home that blends accessibility, sustainability, and smart technology. Built using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for energy efficiency and serves as a community hub for education, research, and support. Provided rent-free to qualifying ALS families.
• Matt's Place 3.0 Inclusive multifamily ALS housing project that blends innovative design, sustainable initiatives, and smart technology. Features modular construction and cross-laminated timber, combining accessibility, sustainability, and affordability for ALS patients.
• Hope & Housing ALS Home Renovation Series Educational video series serving as a guide for remodeling homes for people living with ALS. Episodes cover accessibility home modifications, assistive technology, and home care services — including bathrooms, ramps, interiors, transportation, lifts, and emerging accessible home technologies. Available globally on YouTube.
• Grant Applications for ALS Home Modifications Grant funding program that helps cover home remodels for ALS patients, including ramps, door widening, flooring, bathroom remodels, and assistive technology. Available to residents of Idaho, Washington, and Montana.
• Housing Application Program Application process for ALS families to receive rent-free, ADA-accessible housing in Matt's Place homes. Applications are reviewed and approved based on ALS diagnosis and geographic eligibility within WA/ID/MT.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 homes built rent-free for ALS families
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baker ConstructioncoreOthersConstruction partner that has worked on Matt's Place homes, providing building expertise for ALS-accessible housing projects.
• Miller HullcoreOthersArchitecture firm partner for the Spokane 2.0 home, bringing sustainable and innovative design to the Ultimate ALS Home project.
• Team GleasoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALS advocacy organization focused on improving life for people with ALS through innovative technology and support.
• ALS Therapy Development InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner working to find effective treatments for ALS.
• Washington Trust BankcoreOthersFinancial partner for Spokane 2.0 home project.
• Hayden HomescoreOthersHome builder partner for the Spokane Ultimate ALS Home project.
• Vaagen TimberscoreOthersCross Laminated Timber (CLT) supplier for Spokane 2.0. Provided sustainable building materials for the innovative home design.
• Silfab SolarcoreOthersSolar panel partner providing sustainable energy solutions for the Spokane home.
• DCI EngineerscoreOthersStructural engineering partner for the Spokane 2.0 project.
• Tribe Media LabcoreOthersProduction partner for the Hope & Housing video series. Responsible for filming and editing educational content.
• St. Luke'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical expertise and support for ALS families.
• Blockhouse LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in the Future of Accessible Home Design episode, showcasing innovative modular construction approaches.
• WSU Elson S. Floyd College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing medical research support and expertise for ALS care.
• I Am ALScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALS advocacy organization partner working to raise awareness and drive policy change.
• Target ALScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALS research funding organization partner.
• Billy FootwearminorOthersAdaptive footwear brand partnership supporting the ALS community.
• Answer ALScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALS research initiative partner working toward better treatments and cures.
• Fly ParrotsminorOthersParrot company partnership supporting the Matt's Place community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS): Massachusetts-based ALS support organization providing direct services, equipment, and home modifications. Direct peer as a comparable ALS-focused support nonprofit with home-modification programming.
• I Am ALS: ALS advocacy and community-building nonprofit and Matt's Place strategic partner. Directly comparable as a mission-aligned ALS organization focused on patient voice and community support.
• Target ALS: ALS research funding organization and Matt's Place strategic partner. Comparable as an ALS-focused nonprofit with overlapping donor and partner networks.
• Team Gleason: Steve Gleason's ALS nonprofit providing assistive technology and life adventures for PALS. Direct peer as both are ALS-focused 501(c)(3)s serving the same beneficiary population with support, technology, and quality-of-life programming. Listed as a strategic partner of Matt's Place.
• Answer ALS: ALS research initiative and Matt's Place strategic partner. Directly comparable as a 501(c)(3) operating in the ALS research and patient-impact space.
• ALS Finding a Cure (ALSFAC): ALS research and patient-support funder that granted Matt's Place $100K. Direct peer in the ALS nonprofit ecosystem with overlapping research and patient-care mission.
• Project ALS: ALS research nonprofit funding collaborative science aimed at treatment and cure. Peer in the ALS nonprofit ecosystem with overlapping disease-specific mission.
• ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI): ALS research and drug-discovery nonprofit listed as a strategic partner of Matt's Place. Comparable as a 501(c)(3) operating in the ALS space with research and patient-support missions.
• Les Turner ALS Foundation: Chicago-based ALS support nonprofit providing care services, research funding, and equipment. Direct peer as a regional ALS nonprofit offering direct patient support and home-based services.

Broad incumbents

• ALS Association: The largest US ALS nonprofit providing research funding, care services, and advocacy through national chapters. Broad incumbent covering the same disease with a much larger footprint and budget than Matt's Place.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MattsPlaceFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matt-s-place-foundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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