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Who funds Lever for Change?

Chicago, Illinois · EIN 833044655

3 private foundations reported grants to Lever for Change in Chicago, Illinois totaling $2.3 million across 3 grants in tax year 2024. The largest funder was John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, with $1.5 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Lever for Change

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Illinois · 2024
In support of general operations1$1.5 million
Gates Foundation
Washington · 2024 · accepts applications
Public awareness and analysis1$500,000
Arrow Impact
California · 2024
General operating support1$250,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Lever for Change?

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Gates Foundation and Arrow Impact, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Lever for Change get from foundations?

$2.3 million in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax year 2024. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Gates Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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