Lever for Change
Lever for Change
Lever for Change
AI Summary
Lever for Change is a nonprofit organization dedicated to unlocking significant philanthropic capital and accelerating social change in response to the world's most pressing challenges. With an operating budget of $8.8 million and total revenue of $12.2 million, it supports philanthropists by designing and managing customized competitions and matching them with high-impact proposals through its Bold Solutions Network. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue and operates with a mission to create impactful solutions across various cause areas, including information communications technology and foundations. For more information, visit www.leverforchange.com.
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Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO UNLOCK SIGNIFICANT PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL AND ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE AROUND THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES. LEVER FOR CHANGE HELPS PHILANTHROPISTS SOURCE VETTED, HIGH-IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES IN TWO WAYS: BY DESIGNING AND MANAGING CUSTOMIZED COMPETITIONS AND BY MATCHING THEM WITH THE TOP VETTED PROPOSALS FROM ALL OF ITS COMPETITIONS IN THE BOLD SOLUTIONS NETWORK, A SEARCHABLE ONLINE DATABASE.
Cause Areas
2
Information communications technology
Foundations
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lever for Change’s budget?
In 2024, Lever for Change reported an annual operating budget of around $8.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Lever for Change support?
Lever for Change supports work in Information communications technology and Foundations.
Where does Lever for Change operate?
Lever for Change is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
Who funded Lever for Change recently?
In 2024, Lever for Change received grants from The Chicago Community Trust, John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated), and BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Lever for Change received in 2024?
The largest grant to Lever for Change in 2024 exceeds $3.6 million.
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