Our Change Foundation
Our Change Foundation (OCF) is a public charity based in San Francisco, California, formed in 2021. It works with corporate donors to process charitable contributions and distribute grants to designated nonprofits, and says its mission is to power charitable giving for the digital world.
Our Change Foundation at a glance
In short: Our Change Foundation gave $12.9M across 377 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,863,077
- +204.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 377
- +140.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,120
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,239
- Total assets
- $5,622,083
- +173.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Our Change Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website describes a process in which corporate partners make grants through OCF and nonprofits claim and manage payouts through its partner organization. It does not provide application instructions for nonprofits seeking grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 548 Market Street Pmb 92031, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (816) 472-9000
Website: https://ourchangefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our Change Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was All Within My Hands ($451K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
582 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 489 grants of 582 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OCF’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (24%), New York (11%), Pennsylvania (9%), the District of Columbia (7%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 377 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Our Change Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $12.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 377 grants totaling $12.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Within My Hands San Rafael, CA | General Support | $450,901 |
| Make-a-Wish America Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $444,090 |
| Vitalogy Foundation Nashville, TN | General Support | $353,305 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $281,905 |
| Food Fight USA Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $247,500 |
| Rodale Institute Kutztown, PA | General Support | $211,333 |
| William Flynn Foundation Narberth, PA | General Support | $200,377 |
| Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation Elmsford, NY | General Support | $187,955 |
| Vetsaid Washington, DC | General Support | $186,799 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $178,032 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,622,083 | $23,433,967 | $21,440,234 | $12,863,077 | 377 | $-2,005 |
| 2024 | $2,055,709 | $8,965,471 | $7,822,228 | $4,227,899 | 157 | $-4,274 |
| 2023 | $834,652 | $2,753,655 | $2,059,592 | $989,873 | 28 | $-392 |
| 2022 | $797,215 | $1,780,809 | $1,771,182 | $482,011 | 17 | $-30,187 |
| 2021 | $4,066 | $100,311 | $96,245 | $86,397 | 3 | $1,350 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to increase social good on the internet by educating the public and corporations about charitable causes. Its 2025 filing describes education about charitable causes and organizations, along with grants to tax-exempt charitable organizations. The filing also says OCF brings grantmaking technology to the nonprofit sector and enables contributions in forms other than cash.
Examples of grantees show a varied range of work. All Within My Hands says it supports workforce education, hunger relief, and local services. Vitalogy Foundation says it supports organizations working in community health, the environment, arts and education, and social change. Rodale Institute describes its work as advancing regenerative organic agriculture through research, farmer training, and education. The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation says it provides equipment, training, and public outreach for the department.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, OCF reported 377 grants totaling $12,863,077. Grant amounts ranged from $5,040 to $450,901, with a median grant of $17,239. The largest grants listed were $450,901 to All Within My Hands, $444,090 to Make-A-Wish America, $353,305 to Vitalogy Foundation, $281,905 to Tides Foundation, and $247,500 to Food Fight USA. The listed largest grants were designated for general support.
OCF’s website says corporate partners use the foundation to make grants to nonprofits, and that the foundation distributes donations to the nonprofits designated by donors. It says nonprofits can track donations and receive digital payouts; payout schedules are customizable, with grants distributed as soon as available by default. The website also states that the foundation takes no platform fees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sonia Nigam as CEO and secretary, Amar Shah as president and treasurer, and Teresa Duran, James Siegal, and Clam Lorenz as board members.
The foundation’s website also identifies Clam Lorenz, Claire Manaois, James Siegal, Sonia Nigam, and Amar Shah as board members. It describes Lorenz as an independent advisor focused on government solutions, social innovation, and mission-aligned businesses; Manaois as president of M Consulting Group; Siegal as a senior fellow and former CEO at KABOOM!; and Nigam and Shah as leaders of the foundation’s partner organization.
Our Change Foundation is led by Sonia Nigam, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sonia Nigam
CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amar Shah
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Siegal
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clam Lorenz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Duran
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ben Levy (2021–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 62024
- Former: Claire Manaois (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Aylin Oncel (2021–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 72522
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Our Change Foundation
How much does Our Change Foundation give each year?
Our Change Foundation gave $12.9M across 377 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 157 grants.
What is Our Change Foundation's typical grant size?
Our Change Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,239, and its average grant was $34,120, across 377 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Our Change Foundation give grants?
Our Change Foundation's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (36 grants), Washington, DC (25 grants), Los Angeles, CA (23 grants) and Chicago, IL (9 grants).
Does Our Change Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Our Change Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (377 of 377) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Our Change Foundation's largest grantees?
Our Change Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include All Within My Hands ($450,901), Make-a-Wish America ($444,090) and Vitalogy Foundation ($353,305), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Our Change Foundation?
Our Change Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.4M.
What does Our Change Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to increase social good on the internet by educating the public and corporations about charitable causes. Its 2025 filing describes education about charitable causes and organizations, along with grants to tax-exempt charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our Change Foundation?
The website describes a process in which corporate partners make grants through OCF and nonprofits claim and manage payouts through its partner organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Our Change Foundation's EIN?
Our Change Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3353394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Our Change Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/our-change-foundation-morg_ed81c2b3a80440a6846849c7ca8d7004
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