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Foundation For Systemic Change is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, New York, Massachusetts. According to available records, Foundation For Systemic Change has made 53 grants totaling $656K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $35K in 2021 to $272K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $350K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $39K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, California, New York, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Foundation For Systemic Change primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CA, NY.
Foundation For Systemic Change has distributed a total of $656K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $39K.
Foundation For Systemic Change typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Foundation For Systemic Change is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret L Palm | Co- Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Isabella Florence Heffernan | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John W Heffernan | Dir, Sec, Treas, Co- Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Olivia Margaret Heffernan | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sofia Grace Heffernan | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$294K
Total Assets
$878K
Fair Market Value
$862K
Net Worth
$878K
Grants Paid
$272K
Contributions
$850
Net Investment Income
$24K
Distribution Amount
$45K
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$656K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Roads Academy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Monica, CA | $39K | 2023 |
| Disability Rights International IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Educators Institute For Human RightsGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Food For Education Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Human Rights Watch IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Creative Visions FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Malibu, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sima StudiosGeneral & Unrestricted | West Hollywood, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Every Women Treaty IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Social Good Fund IncFriends of San Quentin Fund | Richmond, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Voice Of Witness - A Nonprofit Public Benefit CorpGeneral & Unrestricted | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Advocacy ProjectGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $12K | 2023 |
| Reportage International IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Concord, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Film Independent IncFilmmaker Born in Prison Searching for Mom | Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| New York Foundation For The Arts IncGrit Pictures (And, So She Stayed) | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| TrustafricaGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| National Scholastic Press Associationfunds for Fred Ross Systemic Change Journalism Competition Winners | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| African American Policy ForumCRT Summer School | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Little WishesGeneral & Unrestricted | San Anselmo, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Vii Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Institute For Justice And Democracy In Haiti IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Marshfield, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Nc State Natural Resources Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Raleigh, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Proof Media For Social JusticeMemria project | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| World Federalist Movement-Institute For Global PolGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Realize ImpactGeneral & Unrestricted | Bainbridge Island, WA | $9K | 2022 |
| Adelphi UniversityGeneral & Unrestricted | Garden City, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Washington Ethical SocietyCharitable Event | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |