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Chiefs for Change

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 472373903  ·  Private foundation

Chiefs for Change is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $800K in annual giving against $9.9M in assets. This page documents the 30 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Chiefs for Change — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$800K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.9M
Total assets
30
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Chiefs for Change funds

Chiefs for Change's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, public safety.

K-12 EducationPublic Safety

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chiefs for Change, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Oakland Public Education Fund
SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD
Oakland, CA$183K2022
Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation
CFC COVID-19 ACCELERATOR FUND GRANT/CFC PLAYERS COALITION GRANT
Indianapolis, IN$175K2020
Tulsa Public Schools District-1
SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD
Tulsa, OK$167K2022
Poudre School District R-1
SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD
Fort Collins, CO$167K2022
Highline Schools Foundation
SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD
Burien, WA$167K2022
Phoenix Union High School District
SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT AWARD
Phoenix, AZ$167K2022
Ector County
CFC COVID-19 ACCELERATOR FUND GRANT/PLAYERS COALITION GRANT/SPACEX
Odessa, TX$150K2020
Guilford Education Alliance
CFC COVID-19 ACCELERATOR FUND GRANT
Greensboro, NC$125K2020
City Year
CFC ACCELERATOR FUND GRANT
Boston, MA$100K2020
Dc Public Education Fund
TO PROVIDE START UP FUNDING TO LAUNCH THE PRINCIPALS' LAB FOR SCHOOL LEADERS STRATEGIC SCHOOL DESIGN
Washington, DC$100K2017
San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc
TO SUPPORT ELEVATION OF THE DISTRICT'S MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM
San Antonio, TX$100K2017
Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
CFC PLAYERS COALITION GRANT
Orlando, FL$75K2022
Louisiana Department of Education
FOR SCIENCE CURRICULUM UPGRADES
Baton Rouge, LA$57K2017
Indianapolis Public Education Foundation
REBUILDING STRONGER INITIATIVE GRANT
Indianapolis, IN$53K2022
Opportunity 180
TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY CENTERED ON ADVOCACY
Las Vegas, NV$50K2017

Chiefs for Change giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$362K
2019$146K
2020$800K
2022$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Chiefs for Change

Chiefs for Change's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Chiefs for Change

Does Chiefs for Change accept grant applications?
Chiefs for Change's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Chiefs for Change fund?
Chiefs for Change's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include The Oakland Public Education Fund, Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation, Tulsa Public Schools District-1. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chiefs for Change give in grants?
Chiefs for Change reported $800K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 30 grants.
Where is Chiefs for Change located?
Chiefs for Change is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 472373903.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chiefs for Change's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chiefs for Change. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.