How it works
From profile to verified match in four steps
We do the hard work of checking alignment before an opportunity ever reaches you — so you only spend time on funding you can actually pursue.
Complete your funding profile
Tell us about your mission, programs, population served, geography, 501(c)(3) status, IRS filing, financial documents and funding needs. Your progress saves automatically.
We score every opportunity
Each verified opportunity is scored against your profile on a 100-point scale, with mission alignment weighted at 40 points.
Review your matches
See why each opportunity matches — or doesn't. Eligibility warnings, disqualifications and required documents are shown up front.
Apply with confidence
Use official funder links, save opportunities, track applications and draft letters of inquiry — all from your dashboard.
The 100-point match score
Every recommended opportunity earns a score from 0 to 100. Mission alignment is weighted most heavily — and a hard disqualification always overrides a high score.
| Factor | Points |
|---|---|
Mission & funder-priority alignment Mission-to-mission (20), outcomes (10), funder priorities (10) | 40 |
Geographic eligibility Your service area vs. the funder's eligible region | 15 |
Population alignment Who you serve vs. who the funder serves | 10 |
Program alignment Your programs vs. eligible programs | 10 |
Organizational & financial eligibility 501(c)(3), 990, audit, operating history | 15 |
Funding amount alignment Your funding need vs. award range | 5 |
Deadline & application readiness Rolling vs. fixed deadlines | 5 |
Match levels
Hard disqualifications
An opportunity is marked Not Currently Eligible — and never recommended — when any of these are true. A high score never overrides a mandatory disqualification.
MissionMatch Funding provides funding research, organizational tools and general educational information. It does not guarantee eligibility, application approval or funding. Requirements and deadlines may change. Users must review and confirm all information on the funder's official website before applying. MissionMatch Funding does not provide legal, tax, accounting or financial advice.