Worldwide Small Change Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Worldwide Small Change Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $328,500 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$328,500
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $298,100 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,100 | 38 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $298,100 | 38 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $328,500 | 42 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Worldwide Small Change Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Worldwide Small Change Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $12,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8 | $80,500 |
| Maryland | 7 | $70,500 |
| South Carolina | 17 | $52,500 |
| Arizona | 3 | $44,000 |
| New York | 2 | $43,000 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Campuses Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| UNICEF | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Food Friends | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Homes Not Borders | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Washington International School | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Valentines by Kids | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Washington Hospital Center Fndn | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charitable | $11,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Family Place Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Healthy Americas Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Messiah United Met | Charitable | $7,500 |
| International Community Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| National Alliance for Hispanic Heal | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Evergreen School Inc | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities of South Carolin | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Latino Student Fund | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Community Fund of the Lowcountry | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Clemson Community Care | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Defenders of Children | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Earthwatch Institute Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Programs for Exceptional People | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Project Host Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Clares Home | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Spring Island Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James G Harper
- Roy L Kaufmann
- Todd E Harper
- Carolina Freund
Questions people ask
Does Worldwide Small Change Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Worldwide Small Change Foundation give?
$328,500 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Worldwide Small Change Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James G Harper (President & Dir), Roy L Kaufmann (Executive Dir.), Todd E Harper (Director) and Carolina Freund (Director).
What does Worldwide Small Change Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.