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Thomas W Changaris Foundation is a private corporation based in DEL MAR, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. It holds total assets of $196K. Annual income is reported at $239K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 8 states, including California, North Carolina, District of Columbia. According to available records, Thomas W Changaris Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $297K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $47K in 2020 to $60K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $183K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $22K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, New Hampshire, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 8 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.
Thomas W Changaris Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, NH.
Thomas W Changaris Foundation has distributed a total of $297K across 74 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $22K.
Thomas W Changaris Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thomas W Changaris Foundation is headquartered in DEL MAR, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Changaris | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Georgia Changaris | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Symons | SECY/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jami Voge | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$196K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$196K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$297K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast Calvary ChapelCHARITABLE DONATION | Carlsbad, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Promise 2 KidsCHARITABLE DONATION | San Diego, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| International Justice MissionCHARITABLE DONATION | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Alpha UsaCHARITABLE DONATION | Carol Stream, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Birth ChoiceCHARITABLE DONATION | San Marcos, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeCHARITABLE DONATION | Albert Lea, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed Of AmericaCHARITABLE DONATION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| San Diego Rescue MissionCHARITABLE DONATION | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Samaritans PurseCHARITABLE DONATION | Boone, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| ArrabonCHARITABLE DONATION | Richmond, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Young LifeCHARITABLE DONATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Mission Aviation FellowshipCHARITABLE DONATION | Nampa, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| Hatties HouseCHARITBLE DONATION | Solana Beach, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Barnabus GroupCHARITABLE DONATION | Solana Beach, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaCHARITBLE DOANTION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Ossining Food PantryCHARITABLE DONATION | Ossing, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE DONATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Christian Camps ConferencesCHARITABLE DONATION | Alton, NH | $15K | 2022 |
| Usa -UnhrcCHARITABLE DONATI0N | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Alpha ProjectCHARITABLE DONATI0N | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| A Perfect InjusticeCHARITABLE DONATION | Raleigh, NC | $4K | 2022 |
| Awakening To GodCHARITABLE DONATION | Malibu, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Childrens Health DefenseCHARITABLE DONATION | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Informed Consent Action NetworkCHARITABLE DONATION | Austin, TX | $2K | 2022 |
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