Teaching for Change
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.7M
Foundation funders
33
Grants recorded
85
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Teaching for Change?
Teaching for Change is funded by 33 grantmakers, led by Seattle Foundation ($787K), New Venture Fund ($393K), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($277K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Teaching for Change between 2019–2025.
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| Tull Charitable Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mostyn Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pathfinder Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The KMZ Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | $530 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert W & Gladys S Meserve Char Trust | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Glad Tithings Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | $25 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2025) to $601K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $144K.
What grants has Teaching for Change received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Education Association of the United States | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $40,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $38,500 |
| 2025 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TEACHING FOR BLACK LIVES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TEACHING FOR BLACK LIVES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Dorothy Lemelson Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE ZINN EDUCATION PROJECT'S TEACH FOR BLACK LIVES | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Education Association of the United States | ELEVATING THE PROFESSION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Arc of Justice | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO SUPPORT A ZINN EDUCATION PROJECT COORDINATED PROGRAM | $16,899 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lasher Family Foundation | OPERATING FUND | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Tull Charitable Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT FOR BOARD MEMBERS & EMPLOYEES | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Mostyn Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | EMPLOYEE MATCHING | $530 |
| 2023 | New Venture Fund | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $185,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TEACHING FOR BLACK LIVES. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Dorothy Lemelson Foundation | ZINN EDUCATION PROJECT'S TEACH FOR BLACK LIVES | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TEACHING FOR BLACK LIVES CAMPAIGN. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | One Roof Foundation | Youth Access to Play | $32,000 |
| 2023 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Newell Brands Charitable Foundation | GENERAL GRANT | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Adco Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 85 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Teaching for Change?
Teaching for Change is funded by 33 grantmakers, led by Seattle Foundation ($787K), New Venture Fund ($393K), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($277K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Teaching for Change between 2019–2025.
Who is Teaching for Change's largest funder?
Seattle Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Teaching for Change, with $787K across 12 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Teaching for Change received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Teaching for Change across 85 grants from 33 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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