Construction for Change
Construction for Change (CfC) is a Seattle-based public charity that helps nonprofits and mission-driven organizations plan and deliver essential infrastructure. It provides construction planning, project management, fundraising support, and connections to professional partners; its website says it does not provide direct funding or donations for construction projects.
Construction for Change at a glance
- Total assets
- $223,957
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $523,183
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $552,132
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Construction for Change
- How to Apply
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Apply for pro bono or grant-supported services through the application process described on CfC’s website. The organization does not provide direct project funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5050 36Th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (360) 920-5647
Website: https://constructionforchange.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Construction for Change funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CfC is based in Seattle. Its website describes operating internationally, with teams supporting projects across North America, East Africa, and beyond. The 2025 filing describes infrastructure work in multiple locations in Africa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $1.5M (2020). In 2023 it reported $398K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smacna Belleveue, WA | Construction Management | $165,974 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,957 | $523,183 | $552,132 | — | — |
| 2024 | $255,306 | $596,172 | $438,659 | — | — |
| 2023 | $139,085 | $539,205 | $707,326 | $397,715 | Total only |
| 2022 | $283,881 | $1,153,126 | $1,222,776 | $165,974 | 1 |
| 2021 | $370,557 | $1,568,745 | $1,836,248 | $65,712 | 1 |
| 2020 | $646,589 | $1,613,963 | $1,977,349 | $1,507,834 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CfC’s stated mission is to mobilize the expertise of architectural and engineering firms and professional project managers to help domestic and global nonprofits design and build facilities needed for work in health, education, and economic development.
The organization works primarily with nonprofits, NGOs, mission-driven organizations, and community institutions pursuing social infrastructure projects such as schools, clinics, community centers, and housing. Its services include early planning and budgeting, construction oversight, and help preparing project materials to secure funding. It also describes practices including prioritizing local labor, training workers when possible, using local materials, and engaging local project managers.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data lists 0 grants for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. CfC’s website says it does not fund construction projects directly. It does describe a twice-yearly grant program supporting donated professional services, as well as an application pathway for pro bono or grant-supported technical and design assistance. These are services rather than direct construction-project funding.
Applications for pro bono or grant-supported services are reviewed for mission alignment, project feasibility, potential impact, funding readiness, and need. The website describes limited availability for high-need, high-potential projects. It does not state application materials or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bryan Boettger as Board Chair; Bryce Winzen, Nelius Wanjohl, Justin Pratt, Ron Van Der Veen, Ayawavi Attiso, Anya Samogray, and Bill Stauffacer as Board Members; Stacey Lee as Development Director; and Mike McEvoy as Executive Director.
Construction for Change is led by Mike McEvoy, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike McEvoy
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$29K (2024) → $105K (2025)
Bryan Boettger
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Lee
Development Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$18K (2024) → $50K (2025)
Bryce Winzen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anya Samogray
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayawavi Attiso
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Stauffacer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Pratt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelius Wanjohl
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Van Der Veen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Jackie Jensen Erler (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Muller (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Washington (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Meghan Douris (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ellie Perka (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Lewis (2020–2023) — Manager
- Former: Adam Rhode (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Troy Leland (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brittan Stockert (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jackie Jensen (2022) — Board Member
- Former: J P Harlow (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Hunter (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Mahi Demissie (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steven White (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Mike McEvoy (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Construction for Change
How large is Construction for Change?
Construction for Change reported $224K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $523K.
What does Construction for Change fund?
CfC’s stated mission is to mobilize the expertise of architectural and engineering firms and professional project managers to help domestic and global nonprofits design and build facilities needed for work in health, education, and economic development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Construction for Change?
Apply for pro bono or grant-supported services through the application process described on CfC’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Construction for Change make grants?
CfC is based in Seattle. Its website describes operating internationally, with teams supporting projects across North America, East Africa, and beyond. The 2025 filing describes infrastructure work in multiple locations in Africa.
What is Construction for Change's EIN?
Construction for Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2654958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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