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Est.

2013

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $2.2 million across five grantees, emphasizing its selective engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities should note that unsolicited proposals are not accepted and can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE (E2AC) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY DIGITAL, CINEMATIC, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF BRINGING POSITIVE CHANGE TO UNDERSERVED HEALTH AND SOCIAL COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given
$2.2M
2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
N
Nicholas Hudson
Board Member
B
Beth Trentacoste
Board Member
W
William Parker
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE?
No. ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE give?
ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Maryland. 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 ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE make each year?
In 2024, ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE fund recently?
In 2024, ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include The McKnight Foundation, CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT, and ENDO COLLECTIVE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE?
ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.