Progressive Change Institute
The Progressive Change Institute develops and promotes public policy, fosters bottom-up democracy, and educates the public. This includes working to impact the mainstream political discourse and protect democracy.
Progressive Change Institute at a glance
In short: Progressive Change Institute gave $165K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- +43.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,500
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,500
- Total assets
- $440,834
- -52.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Progressive Change Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was P Street Project ($140K). Together the top 2 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Progressive Change Institute gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| P Street Project Washington, DC | Program support | $140,000 |
| Data Social Good Ed Fund Washington, DC | Program support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $440,834 | $406,589 | $883,763 | $165,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $918,008 | $715,831 | $773,013 | $115,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $975,190 | $505,642 | $534,624 | $100,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $1,004,172 | $1,018,047 | $661,880 | $120,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $648,005 | $683,266 | $506,680 | $34,000 | 3 |
| 2019 | $471,419 | $1,079,562 | $766,058 | $100,000 | 1 |
About Progressive Change Institute
Based on IRS filings
Progressive Change Institute is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $441K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $165K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Progressive Change Institute is led by Stephanie Taylor, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Taylor
President
On filings since 2019
17 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $0 (2024)
James Rucker
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Lessig
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
18 hrs/week
$141K (2023) → $0 (2024)
David Karpf
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $141K, to Adam Green (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Progressive Change Institute
How much does Progressive Change Institute give each year?
Progressive Change Institute gave $165K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $115K across 1 grant.
How large is Progressive Change Institute?
Progressive Change Institute reported $441K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $407K.
What is Progressive Change Institute?
Progressive Change Institute is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $441K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Progressive Change Institute operate?
Progressive Change Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is Progressive Change Institute's EIN?
Progressive Change Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1193049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
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