CHANGE STARTS WITH ME
AI Summary
CHANGE STARTS WITH ME is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with grantees, operating on an invitation-only basis and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization paid out a total of $1.3M across 37 grants. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CHANGE STARTS WITH ME can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF CHANGESTARTSWITHME IS TO REBUILD OUR COMMUNITY PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY BY ASSISTING FELLOW MINNESOTANS WHO HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE RECENT SOCIAL, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CRISES. OUR GOAL IS TO LISTEN AND BETTER UNDERSTAND RACIAL INEQUALITY THAT EXISTS IN OUR STATE AND BEYOND, THEN TAKE ACTION TO DRIVE LONG-TERM POSITIVE CHANGE.
Cause Areas
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Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ORLANDO MAGIC YOUTH FOUNDATION INC
ORLANDO, FL
$178.3K
9%
OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS
Gilroy, CA
$81.3K
4%
15 AND THE MAHOMIES FOUNDATION
Las Vegas, NV
$53.9K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$17.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHANGE STARTS WITH ME?
No. CHANGE STARTS WITH ME does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHANGE STARTS WITH ME give?
CHANGE STARTS WITH ME primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, and Texas. 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 STARTS WITH ME’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHANGE STARTS WITH ME fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHANGE STARTS WITH ME make each year?
In 2024, CHANGE STARTS WITH ME awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHANGE STARTS WITH ME fund recently?
In 2024, CHANGE STARTS WITH ME awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ORLANDO MAGIC YOUTH FOUNDATION INC, OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS, and 15 AND THE MAHOMIES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHANGE STARTS WITH ME?
CHANGE STARTS WITH ME does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.