How Can We Change That Foundation
How Can We Change That Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
How Can We Change That Foundation at a glance
In short: How Can We Change That Foundation gave $3K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $347.8), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,478
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $348
- Median grant
- $88
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to How Can We Change That Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1689 Southport Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 284-5776
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who How Can We Change That Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Charleston Catholic School ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Catholic School Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Charleston Catholic School Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Bishop England High School Daniel Island, SC | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $100 |
| Charleston Area Urban League Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $100 |
| Children's Museum of the Lowcountry Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $75 |
| Pay It Forward-Charleston Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $53 |
| One World Health Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $50 |
| Make-a-Wish Johns Island, SC | Charitable Donation | $50 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry North Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,938 | $7,938 | $3,478 | 10 | $348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, How Can We Change That Foundation reported a distributable amount of $348 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including schools, health and human-service organizations, and a children’s museum. The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry describes its mission as sparking imagination, stimulating curiosity, and encouraging problem solving through play for families with young children from all backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $3,478. The median grant was $88; grants ranged from $50 to $1,000. Recipients included Charleston Catholic School ($1,000 in each of two listed grants), Bishop England High School ($1,000), Alzheimer’s Association ($100), Charleston Area Urban League ($100), and Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry ($75).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Amy Kopen Kassis was listed as a director on the 2020 filing.
How Can We Change That Foundation is led by Amy Kopen Kassis, Director on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Amy Kopen Kassis
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 How Can We Change That Foundation
How much does How Can We Change That Foundation give each year?
How Can We Change That Foundation gave $3K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is How Can We Change That Foundation's typical grant size?
How Can We Change That Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $88, and its average grant was $348, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does How Can We Change That Foundation give grants?
How Can We Change That Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (7 grants).
Does How Can We Change That Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on How Can We Change That Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (10 grants).
Who are How Can We Change That Foundation's largest grantees?
How Can We Change That Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Charleston Catholic School ($2,000 across 2 grants), Bishop England High School ($1,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($100), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does How Can We Change That Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including schools, health and human-service organizations, and a children’s museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from How Can We Change That Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is How Can We Change That Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, How Can We Change That Foundation reported a distributable amount of $348 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is How Can We Change That Foundation's EIN?
How Can We Change That Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4401128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does How Can We Change That Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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