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MAKING CHANGE
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MAKING CHANGE
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-1003869
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MAKING CHANGE
Closed

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-1003869

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This organization closed in 2020. 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.

1985

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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MAKING CHANGE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FUND SELF-HELP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS/PROJECTS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Total Funding Given

$4M

2019
Grantees funded
283
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

202

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
D
David McConnell
Board Member
D
David W Schoeder
Board Member
D
David Schoeder
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKING CHANGE?
No. MAKING CHANGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKING CHANGE give?
MAKING CHANGE primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. 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 MAKING CHANGE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKING CHANGE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAKING CHANGE make each year?
In 2019, MAKING CHANGE awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKING CHANGE fund recently?
In 2020, MAKING CHANGE awarded grants to about 280 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC, and FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKING CHANGE?
MAKING CHANGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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