THE LEVER FUND WAS FORMED WITH THE MISSION TO RAISE MORE LOCAL POVERTY-FIGHTING DOLLARS AND TO SPEND THEM IN A SMARTER, DATA-DRIVEN WAY.THE LEVER FUND MODEL IS INSPIRED BY SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION (NEW YORK CITY, NY), A BETTER CHICAGO (CHICAGO, IL), AND TIPPING POINT (SAN FRANCISCO, CA). LIKE THESE INNOVATIVE NONPROFIT FUNDERS, THE LEVER FUND APPLIES SOUND METRICS, EMPHASIZES GENUINE IMPACT, AND IS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING SOLID RETURNS ON INVESTMENT WITH THE GOAL OF MOVING PEOPLE FROM POVERTY TO OPPORTUNITY--WHILE KEEPING INVESTORS INFORMED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26K
-46.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About Lever Fund
Based on IRS filings
Lever Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $13.
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 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,103 | $48,363 | $26,612 |
| Revenue | $67,430 | $107,593 | $60,613 |
| Expenses | $79,563 | $80,916 | $71,664 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13 | $1 | $3 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include On-ramps to Careers ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ON-RAMPS TO CAREERS WASHINGTON, DC | TOWARDS THE PROGRAM RUN BY LEVER FUND | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL PEARLMAN | FOUNDER | 0.1 | — |
| CONNIE K N CHANG | BOARD CHAIR & TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MATT CLYNE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HARLEY RADIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HANNFRIED VON HINDENBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lever Fund?
Lever Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $26K in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Lever Fund?
As of 2023, Lever Fund holds $26K in total assets with $67K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2023.
Where does Lever Fund operate?
Lever Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What size grants does Lever Fund award?
In 2023, Lever Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lever Fund's EIN?
Lever Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4371412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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