Season of Change Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Season of Change Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,963 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $275 and the largest $8,415. 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$32,963
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$275
- Largest grant$8,415
- Assets$570,442
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,778 the year before.
26% 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 | $25,790 | 40 | $511,705 |
| 2024 | $30,778 | 41 | $553,349 |
| 2025 | $32,963 | 46 | $570,442 |
How to apply
Season of 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 Season of Change Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $23,979 |
| New York | 3 | $2,964 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,250 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1,200 |
| California | 3 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $860 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $600 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $360 |
| Michigan | 1 | $300 |
| Florida | 2 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $8,415 |
| Klezmer Music Foundation | General support | $5,100 |
| Friends of ELNET | General support | $1,854 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| Taft School | General support | $1,250 |
| Individual | General support | $1,250 |
| Genesis at the Crossroads | General support | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Northlight Theater | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | General support | $750 |
| Brown University | General support | $600 |
| Shakespeare Project of Chicago | General support | $500 |
| WTTW Channel 11 | General support | $500 |
| Tides Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Individual | General support | $500 |
| Camera | General Support | $500 |
| Ukraine Trust Chain | General Support | $500 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $360 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute | General support | $360 |
| Individual | General Support | $360 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $310 |
| Individual | General support | $300 |
| Society for Humanistic Judaism | General support | $300 |
| Mendocino Land Trust | General support | $250 |
| CG Jung Center | General support | $250 |
| Stanford University | General support | $250 |
| Park Dist of Highland Park | General support | $250 |
| Project on Government Oversight | General support | $250 |
| Individual | General support | $250 |
| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | General support | $250 |
| Individual | General support | $250 |
| Intl Inst for Secular Humanistic Ju | General support | $250 |
| Individual | General Support | $250 |
| American Heart Assn | General support | $200 |
| Individual | General support | $200 |
| Arms Control Association | General Support | $200 |
| Northern IL Food Bank | General Support | $200 |
| Individual | General support | $150 |
| Individual | General Support | $150 |
| Individual | General support | $104 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Lippitz
Questions people ask
Does Season of Change Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Season of Change Foundation give?
$32,963 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $275.
Who runs Season of Change Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Lippitz (Trustee).
What does Season of Change Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.