The Changebox Foundation
The Changebox Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $252K. Net investment income was $49K.
The Changebox Foundation at a glance
In short: The Changebox Foundation gave $252K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,307
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,538
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,154
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Changebox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mindleaps ($35K).
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($217,307), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Changebox Foundation gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $43K (2019) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $217,307 |
| Mindleaps New York, NY | To Support Mindleaps Efforts to Assist at-Risk Youth | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $63,660 | $254,734 | $252,307 | 8 | $252,307 | $48,833 |
| 2023 | $191,074 | $77,932 | $283,375 | $280,000 | 8 | $280,000 | $74,557 |
| 2022 | $362,620 | $14,267 | $1,549,534 | $1,541,500 | 4 | $1,541,500 | $1,159 |
| 2021 | $1,897,897 | $15,252 | $120,347 | $111,181 | 11 | $111,181 | $77,287 |
| 2020 | $1,933,717 | $33,965 | $151,152 | $140,000 | 15 | — | $27,236 |
| 2019 | $2,052,817 | $1,516,973 | $50,756 | $42,850 | 9 | — | $9,990 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Changebox Foundation is led by Randall Davis, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall Davis
President
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Orsi-Davis
Advisor
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Davis
Advisor
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Orsi-Davis
Advisor
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Davis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Changebox Foundation
How much does The Changebox Foundation give each year?
The Changebox Foundation gave $252K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 8 grants.
What is The Changebox Foundation's typical grant size?
The Changebox Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,154, and its average grant was $31,538, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Changebox Foundation give grants?
The Changebox Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (30%) and New York (14%).
Does The Changebox Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Changebox Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
What is The Changebox Foundation's EIN?
The Changebox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3367723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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