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PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION

PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION

Santa Monica, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-8568061
Regional Funder
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PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION

Santa Monica, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-8568061
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Playing for Change Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, DC, Maine, and Virginia. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDING RESOURCES TO MUSICIANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
Total Funding Given

$50.4K

2021
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$12.6K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jacob Groshong
Board Member
S
Sean Wolfington
Board Member
L
Louis Upkins
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION?
No. PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION give?
PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Maine, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include REVERB INC, AMERICAN RIVERS INC, and CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION?
PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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