CHIEFS FOR CHANGE ACCELERATES PROGRESS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION BY BUILDING LEADERS AND SYSTEMS' CAPACITY TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH 21ST-CENTURY EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS ON A PATHWAY TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MOBILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
-58.6% YoY
Revenue
$7.4M
-45.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$98K
+75.6% YoY
Expenses
$9.5M
-41.9% YoY
About Chiefs for Change
Based on IRS filings
Chiefs for Change is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,901,202 | $14,262,015 | $20,555,172 |
| Revenue | $7,363,593 | $13,559,778 | $24,294,635 |
| Expenses | $9,485,864 | $16,316,033 | $25,180,256 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $98,264 | $55,974 | $48,554 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT RUNCIE | CEO | 40 | $328,000 |
| KIMBERLY TANG | SR. DIR., MSHP. & FUTURE CHIEFS | 40 | $195,721 |
| SHAYLA FAYE CANNADY | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & EAO | 40 | $188,978 |
| CARLENE MILLEN | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $176,920 |
| DALE SCHMIDT | CHIEF OF TECHNICAL ASST. PROG. | 40 | $174,078 |
| ALISON HARRIS WELCHER | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $163,000 |
| PEDRO MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LEWIS FEREBEE | BOARD DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MURI | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEESIA JOHNSON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GUSTAVO BALDERAS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LATONYA GOFFNEY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chiefs for Change?
Chiefs for Change is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chiefs for Change?
As of 2024, Chiefs for Change holds $5.9M in total assets with $7.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Chiefs for Change operate?
Chiefs for Change has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.
What is Chiefs for Change's EIN?
Chiefs for Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2373903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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