OUR MISSION IS TO UNLOCK SIGNIFICANT PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL AND ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE AROUND THE WORLD'S BIGGEST CHALLENGES, BY HELPING PHILANTHROPISTS AND PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTIONS SOURCE VETTED, HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECTING NONPROFITS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS TO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.8M
+55.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$125K
-7.4% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-7.4% YoY
About Lever for Change
Based on IRS filings
Lever for Change is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,824,636 | $8,882,516 | $14,618,045 |
| Revenue | $12,203,215 | $2,343,100 | $4,638,803 |
| Expenses | $8,972,138 | $8,458,871 | $7,679,368 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $60,699 | $87,296 | $32,991 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Lever for Change
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc ($25,000), Gallaudet University ($25,000), Ignite ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc Boston, MA | In support of the partnering to Increase Awareness on Disability Inclusive Health | $25,000 |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC | In support of the Ensuring Deaf Children's Early Access to Sign Language | $25,000 |
| IGNITE Oakland, CA | In support of Powering Up Voter Mobilization and Amplifying Gen Z Voices | $25,000 |
| Power For All San Francisco, CA | RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPORT of a Localized Program for Training, Internships, and Green Jobs in the Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) Sector | $25,000 |
| Talent Beyond Boundaries Inc Washington, DC | In support of the Refugee Access to Labor Pathways & Economic Inclusion | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CECILIA CONRAD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | — |
| JAMES MANYIKA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIA STASCH | DIRECTOR / BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| LYNN TALIENTO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REID HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EMILY FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY (THROUGH 12/20/24) | 5 | — |
| KRISTEN MOLYNEAUX | PRESIDENT | 50 | — |
| TRISHA POMERENK | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| JOSHUA MINTZ | FORMER SECRETARY (THROUGH 6/16/23) | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lever for Change?
Lever for Change is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $13.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lever for Change?
As of 2024, Lever for Change holds $13.8M in total assets with $12.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $125K in 2024.
Where does Lever for Change operate?
Lever for Change has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does Lever for Change award?
In 2024, Lever for Change awarded 5 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lever for Change's EIN?
Lever for Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3044655. 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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