Private foundation · EIN 46-5111192 · Piedmont, California · Human services

Change a Path

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $270K total, median $30K. 44% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$270K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
BestSeattle, WAProgram support$30K
Chab Dai InternationalChicago, ILProgram support$30K
Empower Her NetworkNew London, CTProgram support$30K
Heal Trafficking IncLos Angeles, CAProgram support$30K
Justice at LastSan Carlos, CAProgram support$30K
Prevention NowPortland, ORProgram support$30K
Tides Center Fiscal Sponsor for World Without ExploitationSan Francisco, CAProgram support$30K
Dark BaliYorba Linda, CAProgram support$30K
Azadi IncLaurel, MDProgram support$30K

By state: California 4 · Washington 1 · Illinois 1 · Connecticut 1 · Oregon 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Change a Path is a private grantmaking foundation in Piedmont, California, administered in care of Shannon Rogers, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Change a Path accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Change a Path give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $270K across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Change a Path give?

California (4 grants), Washington (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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