BUILDING CHANGES
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Building Changes is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Washington, Illinois, and California. With a total of $5.2 million in grants paid to 228 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Building Changes can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BUILDING CHANGES ADVANCES EQUITABLE RESPONSES TO HOMELESSNESS IN WASHINGTON STATE, FOCUSING ON CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. THROUGH GRANTMAKING, CAPACITY BUILDING, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS ACROSS HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS RACIAL DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. BUILDING CHANGES COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SERVICES.
Cause Areas
1
HIV/AIDS
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AFRICATOWN INTERNATIONAL
$4.9M
8%
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON
$2.6M
4%
BUILDING CHANGES
$1.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUILDING CHANGES?
No. BUILDING CHANGES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUILDING CHANGES give?
BUILDING CHANGES primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Illinois, and California. 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 BUILDING CHANGES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUILDING CHANGES fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUILDING CHANGES make each year?
In 2024, BUILDING CHANGES awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUILDING CHANGES fund recently?
In 2024, BUILDING CHANGES awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include AFRICATOWN INTERNATIONAL, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON, and BUILDING CHANGES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUILDING CHANGES?
BUILDING CHANGES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.