Activating Change Inc
TO END VICTIMIZATION, CRIMINALIZATION, INCARCERATION, AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DEAF PEOPLE. ACTIVATING CHANGE FOSTERS ALIGNMENT, BUILDS CAPACITY, AND SUPPORTS GREATER COORDINATION ACROSS SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS TO REALIZE ITS GOALS OF FREEDOM AND HEALING - NOT HARM AND PUNISHMENT - FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DEAF PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+21.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$124K
-13.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+73.6% YoY
About Activating Change Inc
Based on IRS filings
Activating Change Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $124K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,778,916 | $2,289,101 | $2,783,543 |
| Revenue | $4,350,932 | $2,692,847 | $2,841,781 |
| Expenses | $3,803,254 | $3,389,917 | $569,027 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-based Violence ($77,489), Deafhope ($46,915).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASIAN PACIFIC INSTITUTE ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND ENHANCING ACCESS TO CRIME VICTIMS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY CRIME VICTIMS | $77,489 |
| DEAFHOPE RICHMOND, CA | TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSITANCE TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF DEAF ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND/OR STALKING AGAINST INDIVIDUALS IN THE DEAF AND DEAF/BLIND COMMUNITIES. TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT TO COLLECTIVELY DEVELOP A NEW VIRTUAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR DEAF AND DEAFBLIND VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, AND/OR STALKING. | $46,915 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS R TURNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREGORY M KLEMM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SHAH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANCY SMITH | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $223,601 |
| CHARITY HOPE SECRETARY | DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & INNOVATIONS | 40 | $168,657 |
| SANDRA HARRELL DIRECTOR | FIELD & CAPACITY- BUILDING | 40 | $157,012 |
| OLGA TRUJILLO DIRECTOR | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & COLLECTIVE HEALING | 40 | $139,031 |
| JANNETTE BRICKMAN | SENIOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 40 | $105,857 |
| ALLISON HASTINGS | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $123,074 |
| LIAM ESPOSITO | PROJECT DIRECTOR, DEAF-LED ADVOCACY | 40 | $100,892 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Activating Change Inc?
Activating Change Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Activating Change Inc?
As of 2024, Activating Change Inc holds $2.8M in total assets with $4.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $124K in 2024.
Where does Activating Change Inc operate?
Activating Change Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Virginia.
What size grants does Activating Change Inc award?
In 2024, Activating Change Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $124K — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Activating Change Inc's EIN?
Activating Change Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0922290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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