ROOT CHANGE'S MISSION IS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO QUESTION ASSUMPTIONS, THINK DEEPLY, TEST IDEAS, AND LEAD THE WAY TO A WORLD BUILT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$611K
+9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$85K
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-11.1% YoY
About Root Change Inc
Based on IRS filings
Root Change Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $611K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $85K.
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 | $611,475 | $559,302 | $560,751 |
| Revenue | $2,056,604 | $1,820,634 | $1,394,242 |
| Expenses | $1,942,151 | $1,509,239 | $1,236,770 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-947 | — | — |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yanawana Herbolarios ($11,792), Allies in Caring Inc ($11,250), Greater Dayton Union Cooperative Initiative Inc ($11,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIES IN CARING INC HAMMONTON, NJ | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $11,250 |
| GREATER DAYTON UNION COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE INC DAYTON, OH | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $11,250 |
| ESPERANZA PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $11,250 |
| ST LOUIS REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION ST LOUIS, MO | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $11,250 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE, NM | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $11,250 |
| YANAWANA HERBOLARIOS FLORESVILLE, TX | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $11,792 |
| THE HARRIET TUBMAN EFFECT NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $11,250 |
| THE JEWISH HISTORY MUSEUM TUCSON, AZ | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED U.S.-BASED COMMUNITY POWER GROUPS THAT REPRESENT COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. THESE GRANTS WILL SUPPORT TRUSTED LEADERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOBILIZED THEIR CONSTITUENCIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC DISCOURSE, INFLUENCE POLICY, AND ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN BLOOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $156,800 |
| CLAUDIA LIEBLER | DIRECTOR | 10.4 | $53,867 |
| TARA RAO | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| TANJA BJELANOVIC | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MEG KINGHORN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LIBBY HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF THINDWA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Root Change Inc?
Root Change Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $611K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Root Change Inc?
As of 2024, Root Change Inc holds $611K in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $85K in 2024.
Where does Root Change Inc operate?
Root Change Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Texas.
What size grants does Root Change Inc award?
In 2024, Root Change Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Root Change Inc's EIN?
Root Change Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4385733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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