The Small Change Foundation

Historical Funder

San Francisco, California · EIN 94-3271247 · Private foundation

The latest return we have is for tax year 2020. This funder may have changed its giving since then, or stopped.

Grants paid (2020)$514K

Organizations funded24

Typical grant$15,000

Total assets$5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.

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From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2020):

Contact	Michael P Nguyen Hormel
Address	PO Box 27367, San Francisco CA 94127
Phone	(415) 265-0811
Form and materials	Written, stating purpose of grant, nature of organization, and organization's income tax status.
Deadlines	Accepted throughout year
Restrictions	Human rights and social justice, education, support of the arts.

Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. 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.

Arts & Culture9
Education9
Children & Youth4
Faith-Based2
Homelessness2
Mental Health2

Where it gives

54% of grants went outside California.

Grants paid in tax year 2020

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Not in Our Town (The Working Group)	Oakland, CA	Supports community awareness efforts to stop hate crimes and to address acts of bullying, working to build safe and inclusive communities…	$60,000
Palm Center	San Francisco, CA	The palm center is an independent research institute committed to sponsoring state of the art scholarship, enhancing public dialogue about…	$50,000
Swarthmore College	Swarthmore, PA	Swarthmore is connecting the liberal arts, building an inclusive community, enhancing our social impact, and creating vital spaces.	$50,000
The Trevor Project	West Hollywood, CA	The trevor project is a non-profit organization that operates the only nationwide, around the clock suicide prevention helpline for gay and…	$40,000
Community Initiatives	Oakland, CA	Provides professional support to the non-profit sector (assistance with reporting and management of tax exempt organizations).	$30,000
New York Live Arts	New York, NY	New york live arts supports artists at every stage of their careers through presenting opportunities, residencies and education in artistic…	$30,000
Equality Federation Institute	San Francisco, CA	Equality federation is a national organization that provides training and resources for the state lgbt equality organizations.	$25,000
Outright Action International	New York, NY	Outright action seeks to advance human rights and opportunities for lgbtiq people around the world by developing critical partnerships at…	$25,000
Tectonic Theatre Company	Long Island City, NY	Organization explores different language and forms in theatre; these projects have included the original productions of "the laramie…	$25,000
National Center for Lesbian Rights	San Francisco, CA	Nclr is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people…	$25,000
Albany Park Theater Project	Chicago, IL	Albany park theater project is an investment in aptp's fierce commitment to provide young people the inspiration, guidance, and resources…	$25,000
Glide Foundation	San Francisco, CA	Glide is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and…	$25,000
Community Music Center	San Francisco, CA	Provides training and performance opportunities for music students of all ages. center is providing on line courses during shelter in place…	$15,000
True Colors Fund	New York, NY	The true colors fund works to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world…	$15,000
More Light Presbyterians	Minnetonka, MN	To support organization's work as advocates for allowing the lgbtq community's full participation as ordained and ordinary members of the…	$12,500
Golden Bridges School	San Francisco, CA	Support of golden bridges school (activity started in 2013) to create an inspiring, intentional and holistic education for children in san…	$10,000
Sage Advocating for Lgbt Seniors	New York, NY	Service and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered elders, providing leadership to the lgbt aging community. sage is the…	$10,000
Transgender Law Center	Oakland, CA	The transgender law center combines direct legal services with education, community organizing, and policy and media advocacy to create a…	$10,000
Making Gay History	New York, NY	Bringing history to life through the voices of the people who lived it. the organization produces historical / educational podcasts about…	$10,000
National Center for Transgender Equality	Washington, DC	Grant for use of the policy counsel and other advocacy programs-second half of policy council pledge.	$6,000
Name withheld	Vallejo, CA	Support of archive development and relocation to new facility	$5,000
School of the Arts Institute of Chicago	Chicago, IL	The core values were developed by passionate faculty, students, alumni, and staff as part of saic's strategic planning process. taken…	$5,000
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund	New York, NY	The program brings cutting edge cases seeking to expand transgender civil rights; the name change project, which provides free legal name…	$5,000
Funders for Lgbtq Issues	New York, NY	Funders for lgbtq issues mobilizes philanthropic resources and advances racial, economic and gender justice to affirm the integrity and…	$1,000

Name withheld: we could not match the recipient to an IRS-registered organization, and the name may be a person's. Amount, place and purpose are as filed.

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2020	$514,500	24

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2020, filed Sep 14, 2022 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202232579349101313
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3271247
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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