Transformative Leadership for Change
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Transformative Leadership for Change at a glance
In short: Transformative Leadership for Change gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $62,500
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $3,602,066
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Transformative Leadership for Change funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chinook Fund ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinook Fund Denver, CO | — | $62,500 |
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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 | $3,602,066 | $1,138,360 | $986,729 | $62,500 | 1 | $43,098 |
| 2024 | $3,397,542 | $2,334,627 | $628,189 | — | — | $9,371 |
| 2023 | $1,240,908 | $240,000 | $92 | — | — | — |
About Transformative Leadership for Change
Based on IRS filings
Transformative Leadership for Change is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Transformative Leadership for Change is led by Candace Johnson, Chair on every filing since 2023; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Candace Johnson
Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Felicia Griffin
Co-Exec Director
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $144K (2025)
Neha Mahajan
Co-Exec Director
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$96K (2024) → $115K (2025)
Vic Betancourt
Development
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Carla Cecilia Castedo-Ribero
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Cristina Aguilar
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Janiece Zalina Mackey
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lizeth Chacon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Beatriz Soto
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $144K, to Felicia Griffin (Co-Exec Dire). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Transformative Leadership for Change
How much does Transformative Leadership for Change give each year?
Transformative Leadership for Change gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Transformative Leadership for Change?
Transformative Leadership for Change reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Transformative Leadership for Change?
Transformative Leadership for Change is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Transformative Leadership for Change operate?
Transformative Leadership for Change has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Transformative Leadership for Change's EIN?
Transformative Leadership for Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3569824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
Live grants for the work Transformative Leadership for Change funds
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