Grants for Change
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)
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Award Details:
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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:
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
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