Changex United States Inc
ChangeX United States Inc is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports local organizations and community changemakers through grants for community projects, as part of ChangeX’s work to make proven social and environmental ideas and funding accessible to communities.
Changex United States Inc at a glance
In short: Changex United States Inc gave $899K across 90 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $899,267
- +82.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 90
- +114.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,992
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $3,121,064
- +93.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Changex United States Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: The Village Works 769 Centre St, Boston, MA 02130
Phone: (415) 268-6015
Website: https://changex.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Changex United States Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Giving Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 148 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing describes programs in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, France, Argentina, Chile, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Germany. It also describes grants to foreign organizations in the Americas, including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and Chile.
Among 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Virginia (32%), California (18%), Oregon (14%), Mississippi (14%), and Pennsylvania (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Changex United States Inc gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2022) to $899K (2024). In 2024 it made 90 grants totaling $899K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Giving Foundation Berwick, PA | Charitable Grant | $100,000 |
| Alabama Aviation Education Center Inc Mobile, AL | Charitable Grant | $77,500 |
| Rigamajig (Heroes Will Rise Inc) New York, NY | Charitable Grant | $18,000 |
| Fredericksburg Free Press Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable Grant | $14,000 |
| Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable Grant | $14,000 |
| Belmont Club of Women Mineral, VA | Charitable Grant | $10,920 |
| Adult Community Education Louisa, VA | Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Big House Books Jackson, MS | Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Louisa County Mineral, VA | Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Gilroy, CA | Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,121,064 | $2,169,456 | $2,633,449 | $899,267 | 90 |
| 2023 | $1,610,226 | $2,154,738 | $2,104,053 | $492,013 | 42 |
| 2022 | $903,044 | $640,220 | $660,058 | $123,850 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ChangeX’s stated mission is to partner with changemakers, social innovators, and funders to advance their impact on social and environmental challenges, with the goal of impacting one billion people by 2030. Its 2024 filing describes programs that identify, support, and fund local organizations starting community projects in education, environment, health, and inclusion. The filing also describes support for replication of ideas in areas including civic participation and environmental protection.
Its grantees include organizations with varied community missions. For example, the Community Giving Foundation says it grows and stewards charitable resources to strengthen the communities it serves. The Fredericksburg Free Press describes its work as providing nonpartisan local news to inform and engage residents. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park says it educates and inspires families, especially children, about horticulture and trees. Other 2024 grantees include Spectrum Community Services, which assists low-income and disadvantaged people and seniors to live independently, and Love Never Fails, which says it restores, educates, and protects survivors of human trafficking and their community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, ChangeX United States reported 90 grants totaling $899,267. Grant amounts ranged from $5,565 to $100,000, with a median grant of $7,000. The filing describes these as small grants supporting local organizations’ community changemaking activities; it also says grants are governed by written agreements and terms and conditions.
The largest reported grant was $100,000 to the Community Giving Foundation in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Other notable grants included $77,500 to Alabama Aviation Education Center Inc. in Mobile, Alabama; $18,000 to Rigamajig (Heroes Will Rise Inc.) in New York, New York; and $14,000 each to Fredericksburg Free Press and Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, California received $10,000.
The organization’s website describes a platform through which communities can access funding and resources to start projects based on proven ideas. Applicant terms say funding may be used for direct setup or maintenance costs, and list restrictions including costs for work already carried out, payments to group members for their work when starting a proven idea, and certain non-charitable or discriminatory activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul O’Hara as Chair and CEO; Jill Vialet and Faye Walsh Drouillard as directors; Katie Smith as Treasurer and CFO; Niamh McKenna as Head of Impact; and Leah Caudell-Feagan as Strategic Operations Lead.
Changex United States Inc is led by Paul O'Hara, Chair & CEO on every filing since 2022; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul O'Hara
Chair & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faye Walsh Drouillard
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Vialet
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Caudell-Feagan
Strategic Operations Lead
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $106K (2024)
Niamh McKenna
Head of Impact
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $132K (2024)
Katie Smith
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $132K, to Niamh McKenna (Head of Impact). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Changex United States Inc
How much does Changex United States Inc give each year?
Changex United States Inc gave $899K across 90 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $492K across 42 grants.
What is Changex United States Inc's typical grant size?
Changex United States Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,992, across 90 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Changex United States Inc give grants?
Changex United States Inc's top state is Virginia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (18%) and Oregon (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, VA (12 grants), Jackson, MS (10 grants), Gilroy, CA (8 grants) and Stafford, VA (7 grants).
Does Changex United States Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 90 grants with a stated purpose on Changex United States Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Grant" (90 grants).
Who are Changex United States Inc's largest grantees?
Changex United States Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Giving Foundation ($100,000), Alabama Aviation Education Center Inc ($77,500) and Rigamajig (Heroes Will Rise Inc) ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Changex United States Inc?
Changex United States Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does Changex United States Inc fund?
ChangeX’s stated mission is to partner with changemakers, social innovators, and funders to advance their impact on social and environmental challenges, with the goal of impacting one billion people by 2030. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Changex United States Inc?
Changex United States Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check changex.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Changex United States Inc's EIN?
Changex United States Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4060943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Changex United States Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/changex-united-states-inc-morg_0a8abd791e534f49a18dd1851e4aa4ac
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