Change Happens Foundation a Delaware Nonprofit Organization
Historical FunderUrbandale, Iowa · EIN 20-5222620 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KRISTIN NONG |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3681, URBANDALE IA 50323 |
| Phone | 5154917111 |
| KRISTIN@CHANGEHAPPENSFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THERE ARE TWO STEPS WHEN APPLYING FOR A GRANT FROM THE CHANGE HAPPENS FOUNDATION. STEP ONE: LETTER OF INQUIRY THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO THE CHANGE HAPPENS FOUNDATION BEGINS WITH AN INITIAL LETTER OF INQUIRY WHICH IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE FOUNDATIONS CURRENT INTERESTS AND BUDGET ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF THE GRANTSEEKERS REQUEST. ONLINE FORM THEY ASK THAT ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE AND SUBMIT OUR ONLINE LETTER OF INQUIRY FORM PROVIDING BASIC ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROJECT INFORMATION. THEIR WEB ADDRESS IS WWW.CHANGEHAPPENSFOUNDATION.ORG DOWNLOAD AND MAIL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF INQUIRY ONLINE, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND MAIL THE LETTER OF INQUIRY FORM. STEP TWO: PROPOSAL IF YOUR LETTER OF INQUIRY IS ACCEPTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT PROPOSAL. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL WITHOUT AN INVITATION TO APPLY. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE CHANGE HAPPENS FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER DIRECTING RESOURCES TO ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION AND BUDGET LIMITATIONS. GRANTS FOR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY GRANTS MUST BE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, OR SCIENTIFIC, AS DEFINED UNDER THE APPROPRIATE PROVISIONS OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND TREASURY REGULATIONS. THE FOUNDATION MONITORS GRANTS THROUGH REGULAR FINANCIAL AND NARRATIVE REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE GRANTEE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Buddies | Milpitas, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Solar Sister Inc | Great Falls, VA | General support | $40,000 |
| White Pony Express | Concord, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Coalitions & Collaboratives | Denver, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| Resource Area for Teaching | San Jose, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Openaq | Washinghton, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Smithsonian Institute | Washinghton, DC | Stars educational program | $15,000 |
| Community Education Partnerships | Oakland, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Let's Go Compost | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Urban Corps of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Toxic-Free Future | Seattle, WA | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,250 | 12 |
| 2023 | $376,333 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349101765
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5222620
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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