Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofits serving communities of color
  • Any nonprofit eligible to receive grant applications from financial services professionals

Other requirements

  • Organizations providing essential services in underserved communities

Overview

Grants for Change

Organization: Invest in Others Charitable Foundation

Program Status: Inaugural program launched August 2020, with awards announced December 2020. Current status of ongoing rounds unknown.

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas:

  • Social justice

  • Employment and education

  • Financial literacy

  • College readiness

  • Homelessness

  • Support for communities of color

  • Business and internship opportunities

  • Professional networks and mentorship

  • Job training and reskilling

  • College/career readiness

  • Health care equity

  • Criminal justice reform
  • Eligibility:

  • Nonprofits serving communities of color

  • Organizations providing essential services in underserved communities

  • Any nonprofit eligible to receive grant applications from financial services professionals
  • Target Communities:

  • Communities of color across the United States

  • Underserved populations
  • Award Details:

  • Grants up to $25,000 per charity

  • 2020 inaugural round: 6 organizations received over $125,000 total
  • Partners:

  • Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA)
  • Lead Sponsors:

  • Griffin Capital
  • Other Sponsors:

  • BNY Mellon | Pershing

  • Cetera Financial Group

  • Fidelity Investments

  • Hightower

  • JConnelly
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Demographic makeup of target communities

  • Anticipated number of people served

  • Expected results

  • Commitment to leveling the playing field
  • Contact:

  • Email: info@investinothers.org

  • Phone: 781.304.4812

  • Address: 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605 PMB 871132, Boston, MA 02111-1929
  • Background:

  • Program designed to support nonprofits making a difference in communities of color

  • Launched during pivotal moment addressing racial inequality and injustice

  • Open to employees of financial services industry (expanded from previous advisor-only eligibility)
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Eligible Applicants: Members of the financial services industry (financial advisors, asset managers, employees, wealth managers) apply on behalf of nonprofit organizations

    2. Submission Method: Applications submitted through program portal (specific URL not provided in source materials)

    3. Deadline: Varies by year (2020 program: November 9 deadline)

    4. Review Process:
    - Diverse panel of judges evaluates applications
    - Judging criteria include: demographic makeup of target communities, anticipated number of people served, expected results

    5. Application Components: Sources indicate applications exist but specific required materials/narratives not detailed in provided content

    6. Timeline: Winners typically announced within 4-6 weeks of deadline

    Required Information (Based on 2020 Recipients)

    Applications appear to include information about:

  • Organization background and mission

  • Target communities served

  • Specific challenges and needs

  • Proposed use of grant funds

  • Expected impact and number of people served
  • Note: Detailed application requirements and templates not provided in source materials. Prospective applicants should visit investinothers.org/grants-for-change for current application portal and specific requirements.

    What Invest in Others Charitable Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    32
    Total given
    $1.42M
    Median grant
    $24K
    Range
    $10K–$508K
    • By dollars: District of Columbia 36%, California 13%, Illinois 10%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 97% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Now Blood Cancer United) · Washington, DC

      2025 misc grants to charity

      $508K

    • Challenged Athletes Foundation · San Diego, CA

      2025 invest in others awards

      $100K

    • Hope for the Silent Voices · Deerfield, IL

      2025 invest in others awards

      $60K

    • Moose & Me Baking Company · Naperville, IL

      2025 invest in others awards

      $60K

    • Sandy Hook Promise · Newtown, CT

      2025 invest in others awards

      $60K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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