Changing the Conversation Together Inc
To recruit and train volunteers who will use deep canvassing to engage community members in this vision. Ctc will study and publish research and analysis related to the effectiveness of deep canvassing, to provide canvassing training for other non-partisan organizations working towards social and economic justice, and /or to conduct non-partisan canvasses to promote social and economic justice.
Changing the Conversation Together Inc at a glance
In short: Changing the Conversation Together Inc gave $515K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $515K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $515,000
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $515,000
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $515,000
- Total assets
- $196,473
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Changing the Conversation Together Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Changing the Conversation for Progress Corp ($515K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Changing the Conversation Together Inc gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2023) to $515K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $515K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Changing the Conversation for Progress Corp Philadelphia, PA | To support the 501(c)4's deep canvassing endeavors as relevant to its mission. | $515,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,473 | $384,120 | $517,566 | $515,000 | 1 | $1,144 |
| 2024 | $165,162 | $538,880 | $423,133 | $420,000 | 1 | $1,253 |
| 2023 | $117,326 | $316,042 | $295,546 | $219,300 | 1 | $444 |
| 2022 | $124,048 | $230,364 | $321,215 | $319,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $118,345 | $122,541 | $4,196 | — | — | — |
About Changing the Conversation Together Inc
Based on IRS filings
Changing the Conversation Together Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $515K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Changing the Conversation Together Inc is led by Alex Goldenberg, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Goldenberg
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Boland
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gawain Deleeuw
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Adam Barbanel-Fried (2021–2024) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Ben Thomases (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Lisa Mann (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Changing the Conversation Together Inc
How much does Changing the Conversation Together Inc give each year?
Changing the Conversation Together Inc gave $515K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $420K across 1 grant.
How large is Changing the Conversation Together Inc?
Changing the Conversation Together Inc reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $384K.
What is Changing the Conversation Together Inc?
Changing the Conversation Together Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $196K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Changing the Conversation Together Inc operate?
Changing the Conversation Together Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Changing the Conversation Together Inc's EIN?
Changing the Conversation Together Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2830230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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