CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS
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California ChangeLawyers is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $691.5K awarded to 93 grantees in 2024, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with California ChangeLawyers can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO BUILD A BETTER JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS.
Cause Areas
1
Law
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC
$240K
5%

Transgender Law Center
$225K
5%
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA
$211.6K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$11.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS?
No. CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS give?
CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. 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 CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $692 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC, Transgender Law Center, and DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS?
CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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