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The Change the World Foundation Trust

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 256885307

The Change the World Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $130,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was down from $720,000 the year before.

100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$720,0006$158,299
2023$130,0003$77,868

How to apply

The Change the World Foundation Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Change the World Foundation Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$100,000
Maine1$25,000
New York1$5,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Volunteer Florida Foundation
Tallahassee, FL
The volunteer florida foundation raises funds to support volunteer florida, the state's lead agency for volunteerism and national service.$100,000
Timanous Foundation
Raymond, ME
The timanous foundation is dedicated to providing a camp life that builds character and has lasting value for every boy. This camp life features: . Simple, active living in a rustic environment . Deep respect for the rights and self worth of every individual . Holistic growth of body, mind and spirit the foundation supports this camp life by fostering high standards for counsellors as role models and leaders, maintaining generational continuity of the camp community, and supporting opportunities to expand programming to reach economically diverse populations.$25,000
MSK Giving (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
New York, NY
With every contribution, our donors, fundraisers, and supporters bring msk closer to achieving our mission of ending cancer for life. Learn how to join us in funding innovative research, care, and education at one of the world's leading authorities on cancer.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Change the World Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Change the World Foundation Trust give?

$130,000 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Change the World Foundation Trust?

Its 2023 filing lists Thomas Brady Jr (Trustee).

What does The Change the World Foundation Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.

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