Champions of Change
To support and promote positive youth development, social justice, and related causes
Champions of Change at a glance
In short: Champions of Change gave $300K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $60K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $300,000
- -38.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -26.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $83,582
- -48.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Washington (53% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Champions of Change
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Champions of Change
Who Champions of Change funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was One Love Community Inc ($100K). Together the top 5 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $487K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Love Community Inc Brooklyn, NY | — | $100,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | — | $60,000 |
| Family First Community Center Foundation Renton, WA | — | $50,000 |
| Pioneer Human Services Seattle, WA | — | $50,000 |
| Cliff Avril Family Foundation New York, NY | — | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,582 | $780,396 | $710,432 | $300,000 | 5 | $623 |
| 2022 | $163,617 | $922,347 | $907,175 | $487,000 | 6 | $274 |
About Champions of Change
Based on IRS filings
Champions of Change is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $623.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Champions of Change's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cliff Avril
Officer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Baldwin Jr.
Officer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bennett
Officer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Champions of Change
How much does Champions of Change give each year?
Champions of Change gave $300K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $487K across 6 grants.
What is Champions of Change's typical grant size?
Champions of Change's median grant in 2023 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Champions of Change give grants?
Champions of Change gives mostly in Washington: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Who are Champions of Change's largest grantees?
Champions of Change's largest 2023 grantees include One Love Community Inc ($100,000), Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation ($60,000) and Family First Community Center Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Champions of Change?
Champions of Change reported $84K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $780K.
What is Champions of Change?
Champions of Change is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Bellevue, WA. It holds $84K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Champions of Change's EIN?
Champions of Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4826584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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