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This organization closed in 2017. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

2010

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

990s

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AI Summary

CHANGE THE EQUATION INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $1 million in grants paid in 2017 and only two grantees, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CHANGE THE EQUATION INC can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Mission Statement

CHANGE THE EQUATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY U.S. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE IS LITERATE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM). THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE, IN PARTICULAR, LOW-MINORITY STUDENTS, IN STEM LEARNING THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO SUCCEED IN POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION, HOLD REWARDING JOBS, AND PARTICIPATE FULLY AS CITIZENS.

Cause Areas

5
Education
Science
Technology
Secondary education
Engineering
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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$1M
2017
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2017
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES
Northglenn, CO
$236.6K
21%
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
Manchester, NH
$35K
3%
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Grants Given

2017
Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$135.8K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A

Board & Team

C
Craig R Barrett
Board Member
U
Ursula M Burns
Board Member
R
Richard C Adkerson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHANGE THE EQUATION INC?
No. CHANGE THE EQUATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHANGE THE EQUATION INC give?
CHANGE THE EQUATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and New Hampshire. 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 CHANGE THE EQUATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHANGE THE EQUATION INC fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $136 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHANGE THE EQUATION INC make each year?
In 2017, CHANGE THE EQUATION INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHANGE THE EQUATION INC fund recently?
In 2017, CHANGE THE EQUATION INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST). More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHANGE THE EQUATION INC?
CHANGE THE EQUATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.