Write to Change Inc
Write to Change Inc is a private foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina. The Write to Change Family Foundation says it provides opportunities and support for young people and adult mentors to use writing, the arts, digital media, local collaboration, and advocacy-focused networking to help create equitable, healthy, and safe communities.
Write to Change Inc at a glance
In short: Write to Change Inc gave $23K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $977.083), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,450
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $977
- +40.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $365
- Total assets
- $687,739
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Write to Change Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Sara June Goldstein
Mailing address: 411 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: (803) 318-2325
Email: sjgoldstein@writetochange.org
Website: https://writetochange.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Write to Change Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SC Humanities ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 23 grants to individuals ($21,850), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes working with individuals and organizations in South Carolina and beyond. In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 4% to North Carolina, and 4% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Write to Change Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $25K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $21,850 |
| SC Humanities Columbia, SC | Promote literacy and civil engagement to support young people and their mentors who use literacy and digital media to serve their schools and communities | $1,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $687,739 | $84,031 | $107,676 | $23,450 | 24 | $23,450 | $60,051 |
| 2024 | $711,618 | $186,777 | $132,800 | $25,050 | 36 | $25,050 | $68,987 |
| 2023 | $658,375 | $158,260 | $140,610 | $22,250 | 43 | $22,250 | $58,496 |
| 2022 | $640,334 | $79,756 | $267,543 | $23,485 | 27 | $23,485 | $38,821 |
| 2021 | $828,130 | $256,919 | $112,913 | $15,900 | 35 | — | $199,463 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower young people to see themselves as experts and agents of change in their communities. Its website describes support for youth voices and experiences addressing issues including climate change and criminal justice reform.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as providing awards and contributions to individuals and institutions to promote literacy and civic engagement, supporting young people and mentors who use literacy and digital media to serve their schools and communities. The filing limits awards to individuals and organizations that promote literacy and the arts to make a difference in their communities and the world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $23,450. Grants ranged from $200 to $11,500, with a median of $365. The largest listed grant was $11,500 to an individual recipient in South Carolina. Other listed awards included $1,600 to SC Humanities in Columbia and grants to individual recipients in South Carolina, North Carolina, and New Mexico.
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Its 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists a request process: submit a typewritten request with the organization’s name and address, telephone number, and the purpose of the request. The filing names Sara June Goldstein as the contact for that process and states there are no deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Bailey as trustee, Sara June Goldstein as CEO/CFO and trustee, and Lillian Reeves as secretary and trustee. The foundation’s website identifies Goldstein as executive director and trustee.
Write to Change Inc is led by Sara June Goldstein, CEO, CFO & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara June Goldstein
CEO, CFO & Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Reeves
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Write to Change Inc
How much does Write to Change Inc give each year?
Write to Change Inc gave $23K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 36 grants.
What is Write to Change Inc's typical grant size?
Write to Change Inc's median grant in 2025 was $365, and its average grant was $977, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Write to Change Inc give grants?
Write to Change Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Write to Change Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Write to Change Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Write to Change Inc?
Write to Change Inc reported $688K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $84K.
What does Write to Change Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower young people to see themselves as experts and agents of change in their communities. Its website describes support for youth voices and experiences addressing issues including climate change and criminal justice reform. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Write to Change Inc?
Write to Change Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check writetochange.org for any change to that policy.
What is Write to Change Inc's EIN?
Write to Change Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0994011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Write to Change Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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